The last bottle from my original case, this was bitter-sweet because the 2005 Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto has long been my favorite Dolcetto. Deep, dark purple color. Floral nose backed with blackberry, fall leaves and a bit of citrus rind. On the palate a mix of blackberry jam with a sweet vanilla mid-palate and a cranberry finish that really keeps it interesting. Fresh and lively, however the acidity is beginning to take over this bottle. I believe this will continue to decline from here, which is why I opened my last one... that being said, I enjoyed it immensely. A great bottle of Dolcetto.
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Nice color. Nose a bit tight, not much there except a little alcohol. Good acidity, sour cranberry up front with some black tea on the back end. Not much mid palate. Firm, slightly bitter tannins.
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8/3/2009 - Eric Guido wrote: 90 Points
The last bottle from my original case, this was bitter-sweet because the 2005 Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto has long been my favorite Dolcetto. Deep, dark purple color. Floral nose backed with blackberry, fall leaves and a bit of citrus rind. On the palate a mix of blackberry jam with a sweet vanilla mid-palate and a cranberry finish that really keeps it interesting. Fresh and lively, however the acidity is beginning to take over this bottle. I believe this will continue to decline from here, which is why I opened my last one... that being said, I enjoyed it immensely. A great bottle of Dolcetto.
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7/29/2008 - JohnBlueLabel wrote: 87 Points
Nice color. Nose a bit tight, not much there except a little alcohol. Good acidity, sour cranberry up front with some black tea on the back end. Not much mid palate. Firm, slightly bitter tannins.
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