The 1998 Dolcetto d'Alba Pian Noce possesses abundant quantities of cranberry and cherry fruit infused with chocolate and mocha. Excellent richness, decent acidity, and an uncomplicated, fleshy mouth-feel make this a fun wine to smell and drink. A Marc de Grazia Selection, imported by Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300

Rich black-purple color. Big welcoming aromas of black cherry, cassis and herbs. Candied fruit, but in an appealing way. Very good creamy mouthfeel. Dry cherry and cocoa flavors. Handsome dusty tannins on the long finish.——W.E.(4/1/2000)—— 90