The 2007 Dolcetto d’Alba Coste & Fossati is a much more typical version of this wine than the slightly austere 2008. Here the fruit flows effortlessly in a rich, sumptuous expression of Dolcetto. The wine possesses tons of concentration in a dark, brooding style. The Coste & Fossati is one of the more masculine, brooding Dolcettos readers are likely to come across in Barolo. Although Dolcetto is best drunk young, this is one wine that has the stuffing and pedigree to develop positively with a few additional years in bottle. It is sublime. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015. Vajra is one of Piedmont’s best kept secrets. Here readers will enter a world of sublime hand-crafted, artisan wines of the very highest level. Aldo and Milena Vajra’s passion comes through in spades in these terrific new releases, which I can’t recommend highly enough. Importer: Martin Scott Wines, Little Neck, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808

Crushed black grapes and mineral, growing in intensity on the medium-bodied palate and giving a clean, fruity finish. Drink now. 750 cases made, 450 cases imported.??–null??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Dolcetto d'Alba Select to Add