Dolcetto d'Alba, Bricco dell'Oriolo
    Azelia

    Dolcetto d'Alba, Bricco dell'Oriolo, 2020

    88/100
    Robert Parker Wine Advocate
    90/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
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    1. 2020

      75cl

      DP

      £15.79

    2. 2020

      12x75cl

      DP

      £189.47

    3. Last Few

      2020

      12x75cl

      DP

      £189.47

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    ‘Bricco’ in the local Piemontese dialect translates as ‘hill’, indicating in this instance that the wine comes from a fillet of a single vineyard at the top of the slope. If you think Dolcetto is a light-weight, entry-level red then the Azelia Bricco Oriolo will serve to change that. Grown in Montelupo Albese, it is a full south facing site (which many would replant to the more valuable Nebbiolo) with vines averaging 55 years of age. Ageing is carried out exclusively in stainless steel to preserve the freshness and clarity of spicy red and black fruits, flowers and plums.

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    Critic Reviews

    88/100
    Monica Larner,
    Robert Parker Wine Advocate
    With ripe cherry and a fruit-forward personality, the Azelia 2020 Dolcetto d'Alba Bricco dell'Oriolo is an informal wine to pair with take-out pizza. This native Piedmont grape offers a lot of versatility thanks to its simple but plump flavor profile, balanced acidity and soft texture. You get a hint of sweet blackberry marmalade on the finish.
    drinking window 2022 - 2024
    date of review 08/2022
    90/100
    Antonio Galloni,
    Vinous
    The 2020 Dolcetto d'Alba Bricco dell'Oriolo is a very pretty, gracious wine built on mid-weight structure and expressive, floral aromatics. Bright red cherry fruit, spice, chalk, mint and white pepper lend aromatic nuance.
    drinking window 2021 - 2026
    date of review 09/2021

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    Specifications

    Country:
    Italy
    Region:
    Piedmont
    Appellation:
    Alba
    Producer:
    Azelia
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Dolcetto
    abv:
    13%

    allergen information

    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.