2011 Dolcetto d'Alba

Bruno Giacosa, Piedmont, Italy

DOLCETTO, Drinking 2017

2011 Dolcetto d'Alba

Bruno Giacosa, Piedmont, Italy

DOLCETTO, Drinking 2017

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Scores

This is pure, offering a beam of blackberry singed with violet and black pepper flavors. There's density midpalate and good intensity on the finish.
89 Points, Wine Spectator

Tasting Notes

An immediately appealing wine produced from grapes grown on exceptional hillside vineyards. The bouquet is full of vibrant red cherry and cassis notes and there is lovely depth of pure, ripe fruit on the palate. Dark strawberry and red cherry fruit flavours mingle with wild herbs and juicy, ripe tannins.

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ProducerBruno Giacosa

Known as the “Genius of Neive”, Bruno Giacosa’s mastery of Nebbiolo was widely recognised amongst wine lovers. His single-vineyards Barolo and Barbaresco set new standards for the whole regions, allowing a unique blend of traditional and cutting-edge methods. His research of perfection was passed on to his daughter Bruna, who has been at the helm of the estate since 2006, blessing us with some of the most electrifying wines in our portfolio. From the floral Barbera to the tensest Nebbiolos, Bruno Giacosa’s wines are an incredible delight to discover.

Tasting Notes

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