Elio Altare’s 2009 Dolcetto d’Alba is made in a fairly mid-weight style for this house, with good varietal character and fine balance, but not quite the personality of the finest vintages. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder, CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119