Dolcetto d’Alba

Rizzi 2017

Dolcetto d’Alba The nose is fruity, precise, fine, clean and offers straightness as well as dynamims. It reveals notes of wild berries, wild raspberry and small notes of bigarreau cherry associated with hints of flowers (cornflower, violet) as well as discreet hints of liquorice stick, balck tea, Sichuan pepper and an imperceptible hint of lilac. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a good definition, suavity, juiciness, an acidulous frame as well as a good precision/ tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy bigarreau cherry, wild red berries and small notes of wild blackberry associated with small touches of wild raspberry, cornflower, rose, lilac, hints of toasted oak, Sichuan pepper as well as a discreet hint of black tea and tobacco. Tannins are fine, straight and slightly firm. Good length and persistence. There is a very discreet hint of dried almond and dark chocolate on the persistence.

Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)

Fratelli Serio & Battista Borgogno 2017

Dolcetto d’Alba The nose is fruity, slightly tight and offers concentration (full of finesse). It reveals notes if wild black plum, wild black berries and small notes of wild red berries, laurel, cornflower associated with touches of spices as well as hints of Cuben pepper and a very discreet hint of tobacco. The palate is juicy, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a small freshness, a very discreet richness as well as a beautiful acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy plum, juicy blackberry and small notes of crunchy wild strawberry associated with fine touches of crunchy red berries, flowers as well as hints of laurel, racy minerality, discreet hints of tobacco and a very discreet hint of dried almond. Good length. Beautiful acidulous sensation on the finish. There is an imperceptible hint of hazelnut on the aftertaste.

Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)

Brezza 2017

Dolcetto d’Alba The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of black cherry, crushed cassis and small notes of wild red berries associated with fine hints of liquorice, blueberry as well as a discreet hint of tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, freshness, a small concentration, a small minerality as well as a fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, crushed cassis and small notes of wild strawberry associated with slight hints of liquorice, tobacco, blueberry and hints of dried almond. Tannins are well-built. Good length.

Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)

Curto 2017

Dolcetto d’Alba The nose is fruity, elegant and offers elegance and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of bigarreau cherry, blackberry and small notes of violet, ripe small black fruits and plum associated with a touch of crushed strawberry, discreet hints of spices, liquorice and an imperceptible hint of cinnamon. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, gourmand and offers a good definition, a fine acidulous frame, a beautiful texture, a fine suavity, a small tension as well as a fine straightness, fleshiness, a slightly tight grain, richness/concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, blueberry and small notes of plum associated with small touches of ripe/fleshy red berries, a fine touch of liquorice, small red berries as well as discreet hints of spices, violet/rose and very discreet/imperceptible hints of mocha (in the background). Tannins are fine and well-built. There is an imperceptible saline hint, chocolate and toasted/toasted hazelnut on the finish/persistence.

Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)

G. D. Vajra 2017

Dolcetto d’Alba The nose is fruity and offers power, structure as well as a fine intensity. It reveals notes of black cherry, blackberry and small notes of ripe cassis associated with fine hints of wild raspberry, red berries, discreet hints of violet, spices as well as an imperceptible hint of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a beautiful juiciness, elegance, a beautiful definition, a good purity of the fruit as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, juicy/fleshy cassis and small notes of small/crushed red berries associated with small hints of raspberry, liquorice and very discreet hints of sweet spices.

Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)

G. D. Vajra - Coste & Fossati 2017

Dolcetto d’Alba The nose is elegant and offers concentration, richness (in the background) and a very fine finesse. It reveals notes of black cherry, small wild berries and small notes of violet/flowers associated with fine hints of liquorice stick and very discreet hints of toasted in the background (bring roundness). The palate is juicy, fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness, a beautiful freshness, a beautiful roundness, a fine grain as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, juicy cassis and small notes of juicy blueberry associated with small touches of raspberry, fine hints of fleshy/juicy Gariguette strawberry as well as subtle hints of liquorice stick, tobacco leaves and a very discreet hint of violet/lilac (in the background). Tannins are elegant.

Score : 17/20 (94/100)

EmilioVada 2017

Dolcetto d’Alba The nose is fruity, juicy and offers freshness as well as a good aromatic purity. It reveals notes of black cherry, cassis and small notes of liquorice associated with touches of crushed red berries, wild raspberry as well as discreet hints of spices, tobacco and pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a beautiful precision/definition, tension, a good structure, an acidulous frame as well as straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, blackberry and small notes of juicy/crunchy red berries, fleshy wild strawberry associated with fine touches of chocolate, liquorice, chocolate square and fine hints of crushed almond/hazelnut. Tannins are well-built. A fine chew on the finish. A beautiful gourmand wine!

Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)