This is sleek and polished, exhibiting black cherry, plum and spice flavors. Firm, with tension that keeps this resonant on the lingering finish. Drink now through 2023. 800 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Dolcetto d'Alba Select to Add

Earthy, savory and tangy, the 2017 Dolcetto d'Alba is a textbook expression of the grape from a hot vintage. There is a raw, almost tender side to the wine that comes forth as cherry confit, rum cake and raisin box. The mouthfeel is thick and succulent. This wine sees a brief six-month aging period in stainless steel. Some 10,000 bottles were produced.

Bright tones of violet, blackberry and blueberry mark this dense, tannic red. Compact finish. Drink now. 800 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Dolcetto d'Alba Select to Add

The 2016 Dolcetto d'Alba reveals a dark garnet appearance with deep color saturation. Dolcetto can sometimes give off aromas that remind me of talcum powder or candied raspberry. Both of those descriptors come to mind when contemplating the bouquet here at hand. The wine is lean in consistency and bright in slightly raw or vinous berry flavors.

Candied cherry and raspberry flavors are backed by bright acidity and light, gum coating tannins. Drink now through 2018. 850 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Dolcetto d'Alba Select to Add