Pecchenino’s 2011 Dolcetto di Dogliani San Luigi impresses for its textural balance and silkiness. At the same time, though, there is an element of sweetness that is distracting. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2014. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

The 2010 Dolcetto di Dogliani San Luigi shows plenty of intensity in its dark black and blue fruit, licorice, spices and violets. All of the elements flow together gracefully in this varietally true, expressive Dolcetto. The balance and sheer harmony here are first-rate. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2016. This is a fabulous set of wines from the Pecchenino brothers. Long reference-point producers of Dolcetto, over the last few years the Peccheninos have made important strides with their Baroli. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

A racy, taut raspberry- and wild cherry-infused red, this is intense and structured. There's a touch of tea and solid grip on the finish. Best from 2012 through 2015. 450 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Dolcetto di Dogliani Select to Add

Pecchenino’s 2009 Dolcetto di Dogliani San Luigi offers up plump, juicy dark fruit with excellent varietal character in an accessible, mid-weight style. Floral notes add lift on the fresh, vinous finish. This is an excellent choice for drinking over the next few years. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2012. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200