Picked up this gem at Gary's Wines in Madison, NJ the other day and fell in love. Yea I know I do that a lot. What can I say I'm a lover.
Did you know that Italian wine exports topped $1,000,000,000 in 2006. Wines like this one are the reason why Italian wines are so successful in the US. As John Mariani reports for Bloomberg ...
Italian Wines Top $1 Billion, Italian wines are at a perfect price point with quality usually better than other countries.
This Dolcetto, "little sweet one" is gentle easy drinking as well as interesting and complex, I have gone through two bottles. It is better after being open for awhile so decanting is beneficial. 
Of the specific area Dolcetto di Diano where the famous Barolo and Barbaresco wines are produced. The wine maker, Alario Claudio, is unrelenting in his pursuit of fine wines. With his brother Matteo they produce Barolos, Dolcettas and Nebiollos that get great recognition from Gambero Rosso Italian Wines reviewers who in 2003 awarded every single wine produced by this estate “Two glasses,” confirming this small winery’s superior status. Skurnik Wines
Wine Spectator gave the wine an 87, I would rate it higher. They describe the wine as "Vibrant Dolcetto, with lots of fresh plum, grape and mineral character. Medium-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a rich, fruity finish. Drink now"
Available at Gary's or Sparrow Wines. $16.99/13.99 by the bottle, $13.59/11.189 mixed case.
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