The 2009 Dogliani I Filari presents darker tonalities of fruit than the Tecc. Black cherries, smoke, licorice and tar are some of the notes that wrap around the deep, muscular finish. There is plenty of power, if not quite the pedigree of the very best years. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

The 2008 Dogliani I Filari reveals more depth and richness than the Vigna Tecc, but here, too, the vintage has yielded a decidedly fresh Filari as opposed to the more concentrated style that is typical of this bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

The impressive I Filari Dolcetto opens with plush, rich concentration and a dark, purplish color. The aromas are intense and immediate and the wine exhibits a velvety, dense texture in the mouth with sweet cherry and cola flavors followed by mild tannic structure.——M.L.(9/1/2010)—— 90