Clerico Visadi Dolcetto 2004

Clerico Visadi Dolcetto 2004
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe ($18)

This wine comes from the town of Monforte d'Alba and Dolcetto means "little sweet one" referring to its sweet taste when ripe. Its wine is often deeply colored with soft tannins. It ripens early and produces fruity wines that are meant to be drank in all their youthful glory. Domenico Clerico produces highly sought after Barolos and Barbera in addition to this Dolcetto.

Deep purple color. Aromas of dark fruit, chocolate, and licorice. This is a plump full bodied wine. Dark fruit and slightly tart cherry flavors. Silky smooth tannins. Slight heat on the finish but I am getting over a sore throat so it may have well been that affecting my taste. I've never had a Dolcetto before and I was extremely impressed with the clean full fruit aspect of this wine. Well rounded and quite pleasing. I can't wait to try this again when the winter sick bug hasn't clouded my taste buds. My grade: B+