Cascina Castle’t, Barbera d’Asti DOC 2005 Blueberries and plums in a light-bodied, high acid format. Estate bottled by Maria Borio in Costigliole d’Asti 13.5% $11.99 at Traverso’s Cascina Castlet
Bruno Giacosa, Dolcetto d’Alba DOC 2007 There’s an overtly, Beaujolais-like character in the nose, moderate acidity and lots of tannin in the mouth. This isn’t so refined like you see with the Dolcetto from Paolo Scavino but shows the character of the grape. P&B in Neive 12.5% $25 at Traverso’s Giacosa
