2017 G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba

Totally opaque dark purple black colour with a bright purple hue. Freshly crushed ripe dark cherry and raspberry scents meld into hints of liquorice, inky earth nuances and fresh herb notes. Vibrant juicy ripe dark cherry and raspberry flavours fill the medium bodied palate with notions of liquorice, inky earth and spice also evident. Finishes dry with youthful fresh acidity and gently chalky tannins. Aftertaste of freshly crushed ripe cherries, dark raspberries, subtle liquorice, inky earth and spice.
Cellar 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews....
Dolcetto seems to have a bad image, outside Piedmont. No idea why. It’s tannic and grunty. Not a simple wine, either.
Meaty, spicy, dark cherries, almost into jam, but the spice and savoury stuff checks it: this is serious Mum. Suede tannin, rolling right through the middle, and spiced plum and Xmas things push it along. It’s a wonderful, deep and earthy Dolcetto. Do it. Drink 2018-2026.
94 points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front