2012 Dolcetto d'Alba
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A red with citrus and raspberry character, a medium body and a bright finish. Drink now.
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Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Sweet fragrance – very primary, and a little confected. Sweet fruit, dry finish. Light and straightforward. (RH)
(from fruit all over the Barbaresco region): Very good bright red with a purple tinge. Pungent perfume of black cherry and violet. Then juicy and light, showing less texture and density than the Falletto dolcetto. At 12.4% alcohol, this is a light dolcetto in the typical style of the vintage.
The 2012 Dolcetto d'Alba opens with beautiful ripe fruit and dark concentration followed by soft tones of blueberry and cherry. The wine shows healthy fleshiness and concentration over a medium build. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. With the return of winemaker Dante Scaglione in 2011, the wines of Bruno Giacosa (-the genius of Neive-) continue to impress. Bruna Giacosa, Bruno-s daughter, has taken over daily operations at the winery since her father suffered a stroke in 2006. Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 256-2700
About the producer
Bruno Giacosa – now run by daughter Bruna – is a cult Nebbiolo producer, that has consistently made some of the best single-vineyard Barbaresco and Barolo from the 1960s onwards. The“red-label” Riservas are some of the finest and most collectable wines in Italy.