Lean, this offers raspberry, violet and earth flavors wrapped around a tight structure. Astringent tannins show on the finish. Drink now through 2021. 291 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Dolcetto d'Alba Select to Add

Take the delicious 2011 Dolcetto d’Alba A Elizabeth for example. This is a simple, unpretentious wine in concept. But in execution it delivers amazing purity and intensity that brings a whole new level of excitement to the Dolcetto grape. The wine is soft, supple and those playful hints of underbrush and white truffle add notable points of complexity. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2015. Cascina delle Rose is among the estates that most impressed me during this last visit to the Langhe. I found myself ordering, and reordering, the lower-end wines at the various trattorie I love in Alba. Various American Importers, including: Polaner Selections, Mount Kisco, NY; tel. (914) 244-0404; La Famiglia Corona, Baton Rouge, LA; tel. (225) 650-9030; Cream Wine Company, Chicago, IL; tel. (321) 421-1900

Light raspberry and lemon peel aromas lead to a medium body, with a light finish. Drink now. 215 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Dolcetto d'Alba Select to Add