Ferdinando Principiano Dolcetto d'Alba '23

This vibrant Dolcetto delivers an immediately appealing bouquet of freshly crushed blueberries, black plum, and violet with subtle herbal undertones. The medium-bodied palate is all about purity of fruit, with supple tannins and bright acidity carrying flavors of black cherry, licorice, and a touch of bitter almond that earned 91 points for its drinkability. Fermented spontaneously and aged briefly in neutral oak, it captures the grape's joyful character without manipulation. Serve slightly chilled with salumi platters, mushroom pizza, or casual weeknight pasta dishes - a reminder that great Piedmont wine doesn't always require years of cellar time.