What makes perfection? It can be defined in so many ways. In wine, to me, it is in a balanced well crafted juice with facets of aroma and flavor that are just right. Not too little not too much. And when asked, Peter, what's a good wine to go with.... So often I say Dolcetto d’Alba. And you are likely to say Dolcetto d’What?
Yes, this unassuming yet very worthy grape, Dolcetto, "little sweet one", grown for centuries in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy, and more recently in California and Australia, is not all that well know. Those who do know, love it. In Piedmont Dolcetta is overshadowed by the great and powerful Nebbiolo grape. Nebbiolo makes wonderful wines, but I find them too rich and complex for everyday enjoyment and limited in their pairing potential.
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olcetto on the other hand is perfect with everything from a nice juicy rib eye steak hot off the grill to a strictly vegetarian garbanzo bean and tomato soup. Or pizza, burgers, ribs, pork tenderloin, Italian, Asian, Mexican etc. Dolcetto you are so sociable.
I was delighted to open the New York Times today to read Eric Asimov's article A Shy Italian, Made for Everyday. that extols the joys of the humble Dolcetto. There are many recommendations in the article.
Some of our fav's are here You Have to Love a Good Dolcetto
You can find good Dolcetto in these local stores:
Amanti Vino
Gary's Wines
Magnolia's Wines
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