From Cascina Penna Currado, the Langhe project founded in 2018 by Luca Currado and Elena Penna, formerly of Vietti, with a clear focus on organic farming and transparent expressions of Piedmont’s native varieties. Sourced from the Bricco Lago vineyard, the 2024 vintage shows pure aromas of dark cherry, plum and violets with a subtle almond note. The palate is fresh and supple, offering juicy black fruit, gentle tannins and lively acidity, finishing clean and precise, a modern yet deeply authentic expression of Dolcetto rooted in place.

(On the 2023) This Dolcetto knocks it out of the park and is one of my favorite expression of the grape from what will be remembered as a challenging year with summer heat spikes. The Cascina Penna-Currado 2023 Dolcetto d'Alba Bricco Lago is also a terrific value that offers the bright flavors and plump blueberry intensity you want when pairing with your favorite pasta dish or a wood-oven flatbread. With 35 years of winemaking experience, vintners Elena Penna and Luca Currado knew exactly what style they wanted to achieve with this entry-level red. The inspiration is Beaujolais. Indeed, some whole-cluster fruit is used. The results are simple and fresh but not banal. The idea is to appeal to a new generation of young wine drinkers. 92 Pts, Drink 2024-2028 - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate