Sottimano Cotta Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy

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Another house speciality, Sottimano’s 2011 Dolcetto d’Alba is packed with juicy blueberries, flowers and sweet spices. Classic Dolcetto notes are given a little extra volume because of the warmth of the year. This round, fleshy Dolcetto is pure pleasure. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. I can’t say enough good things about the Sottimano family and the work they have done over the years to firmly establish themselves among Barbaresco’s top growers. This is one of the few places in Piedmont where every wine is consistently delicious. The only question is how delicious. In recent years, Andrea Sottimano has worked to give his Barbareschi extended time on the lees in a cold cellar, which also slows down the malos. This distinctly Burgundian approach stands in stark contrast to the way most French oak-aged wines are made in Piedmont, where malos typically follow right after the alcoholic fermentations. I tasted the 2010s just after they were bottled. Readers should take these notes as brief impressions on wines that will continue to come to life with further time in bottle. Various American importers, including Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; tel. (415) 492-9411; Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343

Sottimano's dense purple-colored 1998 Dolcetto Cotta is not the soft style of Dolcetto usually produced. This example possesses more structure than most (unusual for Dolcetto), but it is crammed with fruit, extract, and richness. Massive for a Dolcetto, with excellent purity, it requires 4-6 months of aging, and will last for 5-6 years. A Marc de Grazia Selection, imported by Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300