Bartolo Mascarello Dolcetto d'Alba Vigne Monrobiolo - Ruè

The grapes are sourced from two vineyards: Monrobiolo and Ruè. Normally fermented spontaneously in concrete with approximately 1-2 weeks of maceration. Aged for 6-9 months in old botti casks. 13,5% alcohol. Moderately translucent and still relatively youthful black cherry color. Sappy, somewhat green-toned and slightly aldehydic nose with aromas of Fino Sherry-like green apple, a little bit of green almond, light raspberry leaf tea tones and a hint of lingonberry. The wine is full-bodied, quite weighty and relatively sweet-toned on …

Dinner at Enoteca Italiana (Enoteca Italiana, Bangkok) : A rather old school Dolcetto d'Alba. Not bad, not great, pretty decent for its price, but it does have some rough edges that need a bit of time to sort out. The nose showed sweet scents of macerated cherries and roses along with gusts of smoky tar and a bit of dried earth. The palate feinted with some richness on attack, but it was certainly less sweet and fruity than the nose …

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Young Piemontese Reds (SF Wine Trading Company) : Dark, saturated. Graphite aromatics. Medium weight, whole berry/cherry fruit, tautly tannic finish. Deeply flavored, serious Dolcetto, not for early or easy drinking.

Un po' troppo semplice ma comunque davvero buono

Dark fruits, tar, much more "amaro" than "dolce." Does show some nice tannic structure. Alcohol only moderate just not enough fruit to provide balance. Finishes astringent.

Nose of dried cherry and vanilla. Medium body. Opening cherry flavor with a dry finish and subtle raisin and granny smith apple.

Ripe black fruit on nose with very lush spice. Fruit-forward ripe black cherry comes through on the palate with a good amount of tannic structure, with a moderate amount of acidity.

Tart red fruit, dried herbs, and a hint of earth on the nose, the palate has tightly wound and concentrated fruit with a HUGE backbone. Bracing acidity and sandy, grippy tannins dominate the mouthfeel here. A good wine but certainly needs a few years before it's ready to really enjoy. Lots of potential as flavors develop over the years, I would try again in 2013 and then again a few years later.