A well-loved expression of Dolcetto (with 18,000 bottles made) that you often see in local restaurants, the Pecchenino 2021 Dogliani Superiore Sirì d'Jermu is a rich and hearty wine to pair with a pizza topped with spicy sausage. The wine flaunts food-friendly appeal with ripe blackberry, soft tannins and a spot of bright acidity. The presentation is simple but complete as far as Dolcetto goes.

A whiff of manure gives way to blackberry, plum, earth and tobacco notes in this rich red. This has light tannins, too, covered by flesh until the finish. Drink now through 2027. 1,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Dogliani Select to Add

The Pecchenino 2020 Dogliani Superiore Sirì d'Jermu opens to a darkly concentrated appearance and virtually no light penetration. The bouquet is redolent of dark fruit, cherry marmalade and dried exotic fig or date. The Dolcetto grape fares very well in the hot vintages, producing more flavor and aromatic intensity as those summer temperatures rise. Despite that intensity, it never loses its easy-drinking appeal.

A tightly wound Dolcetto, highlighted by blackberry, blueberry and licorice flavors. Supple and harmonious, if dense and concentrated, with a long, fruit- and earth-tinged finish. Drink now through 2025. 1,000 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Dogliani Select to Add

The Pecchenino 2019 Dogliani Superiore Sirì d'Jermu shows volume and depth, with all those bright fruit aromas that come naturally to this grape. In this case, they are rendered more elegant and sophisticated with spice, grilled herb and crushed flowers. The wine is richly concentrated and softly textured.