Azienda Agricola Ascianello

91 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. One of the most remarkable Dolcettos ever tasted, this Paitin Dolcetto d'Alba '99 resembles vintage port; amazing fruit, astonishing ripeness and freshness; excellent value.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Bright and nearly extravagant, the '94 Matilde Oltrepo Pavese Diluvio is a superb example of Barbera from the Lombardy region of Northwest Italy; serve with brisket of beef.

An excellent example of fine Barolo, the '97 Brezza exhibits flavors of dried fruits and sweet earth; this rustic wine would be perfect with roast game hens with portobello mushrooms.