The 2008 Dolcetto d’Alba Vignavillej coats the glass with intense dark fruit, showing marvelous purity and length. Blackberries, blueberries, almonds and cloves linger on the close. Far from an easygoing Dolcetto, the Vignavillej needs to be opened in advance. I experimented with giving this a brief decant and tasting it from a large Bordeaux glass and was treated to a sublime experience. The Vignavillej is a terrific effort from Brovia. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014. Importer: Rosenthal Wine Merchants, Pine Plains, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990