Tenuta L’illuminata 2016 – Dolcetto d’Alba

(La Morra) The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers generosity as well as a small power / structure. It reveals notes of fleshy / juicy black cherry, juicy black plum and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of strawberry as well as very slight hints of violet / flowers and a very discreet hint of pepper / varietal . The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness, suavity, gourmandise, a small straightness, precision, finesse, fat as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, juicy purple plum, juicy cherry and small notes of fleshy / juicy strawberry associated with very discreet hints of flowers as well as a subtle varietal hint, very slight hints of chocolate and toast / roasting (on the finish / persistence). Tannins are fine and elegant. There are very slight hints of chocolate on the persistence.