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Score 89/100 · Drink 2013-2018, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2012

The 2011 Dolcetto d'Alba is quite pretty in this vintage. Freshly cut flowers, spices, mint and licorice jump from the glass, adding quite a bit of complexity to the expressive varietal dark fruit. Utterly vinous and delicious, Altare's Dolcetto is a model of elegance and refinement. If you've ever wondered what a winery smells like during crush, this is it.

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89
89/100

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16
16/20

Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com

89
89/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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89 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 89/100 · Drink 2013-2018, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Oct 2012

The 2011 Dolcetto d'Alba is quite pretty in this vintage. Freshly cut flowers, spices, mint and licorice jump from the glass, adding quite a bit of complexity to the expressive varietal dark fruit. Utterly vinous and delicious, Altare's Dolcetto is a model of elegance and refinement. If you've ever wondered what a winery smells like during crush, this is it. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. In my opinion, one of the benchmarks of a truly great estate is exceptionally high, uncompromising quality across the board. Altare is without question one of those properties where every wine is well worth the effort of seeking out. Importers: Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; tel. (415) 492-9411; Robert Houde Wines, Elk Grove Village, IL; tel. (847) 430-3887

16 points
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Score 16/20 · Drink 2012-2014, Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com, Sep 2012

Bottled only 20 days ago. Purple ruby. Explosive Dolcetto themed nose of blueberry and with a touch of ink. Good freshness and expression of fruit. Very easy to enjoy. Gritty tannin. (WS)

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Elio Altare
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Grape Blend

Dolcetto

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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