The 2011 Dolcetto d’Alba is a simple, straightforward every day wine with good varietal character and fine balance. There is nothing fancy here, but neither is the price. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2014. Enrico Scavino’s entry-level wines are very good, but not great. Scavino has chosen to make the wines at the lower end of his range in a much simpler style than his top wines, which sets him apart from most of his colleagues at the upper echelon of Barolo producers, many of whom make more important entry-level wines. Importer: Banville & Jones Wine Merchants, New York, NY; tel. (212) 268-0906

Supple and harmonious, this red sports cherry, raspberry and floral aromas and flavors, with a hint of tar. Rustic on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 180 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Dolcetto d'Alba Select to Add