Most folks know that Dolcetto means 'little sweet one' in English, and this leads many to believe that the wine called Dolcetto will be little and sweet. It would make sense, after all. But this, like so many things in Italy, is misleading. When ripe, the Dolcetto grape tastes quite sweet from the vine. The wine this grape becomes, however, is anything but sweet and small. In the hands of Bera and from the town of Alba, which (along with just two other places) specializes in the grape, the wine has an intense ruby red color, a fragrance of deep red and purple fruit and a taste that reveals roundness and a little bitter punch with moderate acidity and a full, rich body.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2006 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva $17.99
2008 Blason Pinot Grigio $8.99
2003 Castello di Monastero Chianti Classico Riserva (was $29.99) $14.99
2008 Tormaresca Neprica, Puglia $8.95
2006 La Velona Rosso di Montalcino (Elsewhere $20+) $11.99
