Comm. G.B. Burlotto Dolcetto d'Alba 2020 (750ml) Viura

Comm. G.B. Burlotto Dolcetto d'Alba 2020 (750ml) ViuraThe 2020 Dolcetto d'Alba is a gorgeous wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Rose petal, spice, sage, mint and lavender build nicely, lifted by a healthy dollop of whole clusters that add aromatic presence. This mid weight, fragrant Dolcetto is all class. 89 Points Vinous

and red fruits such as raspberries and strawberries

Natural acidity is balanced by sweet fruit flavours

with Romain Duclomb (of Château Clinet) functioning as the technical director and Eric Boissenot as oenologue

mostly native oak forest

and the vines are planted on clay with calcareous substratus and limestone emerging rocks

A virtue found in the etymology of an ancient word: idem

The nose is intense and complex with notes of fresh red fruit and blackberries

The full bodied

crushed stones and sour cherries

Hailing from Discovery Vineyard

where Grenache thrives alongside a dozen or more other grape varieties

The finish introduces touches of liquorice and pepper