Here's a fun wine from Bruno Rocca that I have never reviewed before. The 2018 Dolcetto d'Alba Trifolé offers us a pretty window onto this versatile grape. You get lots of plump and attractive dark fruit, and the wine is also distinguished by mineral tones with crushed aspirin or chalk. It offers a mid-weight mouthfeel, with just the right amount of freshness to pair with a cheesy-heavy Margherita pizza. Winemaking is simple, with just six months in stainless steel.

The top notes evoke floral and cherry candy, with a hint of earth underneath. Lean and firm, showing moderate length. Drink now. 600 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Dolcetto d'Alba Select to Add

Blackberry and black currant flavors highlight this firm red. Balanced and juicy, with a black pepper finish. Drink now. 586 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Dolcetto d'Alba Select to Add

Hints of green olive, cherry and earth mark this dense red. Fresh and moderately long on the finish. Drink now through 2016. 550 cases made, 150 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Dolcetto d'Alba Select to Add

This blackberry- and blueberry-infused red is meaty and juicy. Floral and earth notes add interest, with notable grip and a light bitterness on the finish. Drink now. 550 cases made, 150 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Dolcetto d'Alba Select to Add