A wonderful, affordable introduction to one of Italy’s finest winemakers, Bruno Giacosa’s 2006 Dolcetto shines as an outstanding food-friendly, approachable wine. (Could I have used more comma's? I think not.) The Giacosa family has been making wine in the Langhe region of Piedmont for three generations. Bruno Giacosa credits his winery’s success to his respect for traditional winemaking methods which enhance the characteristics of Piedmont's varietals. The wine is medium-bodied, with well-integrated tannins, lots of fruit and a fresh, smooth finish. Nice, soft use of oak. Sampling a Piedmontese superstars Dolcetto’s and Barbera’s is a great way to enjoy the winemakers skill without spending a $100 and waiting 10 years or more for their Barolo’s and Barbaresco’s to come into their own. (A total of seven comma's for those keeping score.)
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