Dolcetto d'Alba
2021
$55.94*
16 case(s) available
Chiara Boschis has an incredible story. In a region where women winemakers are far from the norm she has built a collection of wines that is the envy of many. The E Pira e Figli estate was passed from father to son for centuries, until the late 1980’s when Luigi Pira passed away. At that time his sisters who inherited the vineyards felt that they could no longer maintain the estate. Hoping to keep the tradition alive they sold the estate to Chiara Boschis whose family had long been friends of...
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Violet red, rich and fruity. On the nose, blackberry, candied cherries and some plum compote. On the palate, a soft fullness with wonderfully fresh acidity, its medium face makes it an indispensable companion to light meat dishes and pasta.
A jeweled ruby, the 2021 Dolcetto D'Alba is fresh with red and black berries and is medium-bodied and stony in texture, with fresh lift and fine sweet tannins. A joyful wine with wonderful energy, it leans in the red-fruited realm an delivers lift as well as fantastic charm. It is a lovely Dolcetto to drink over the next 5-7 years.
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