The 2022 Emilio Vada "Amaranto" Dolcetto d'Alba is a vibrant, "honest" red that captures the classic, slightly rustic charm of the Dolcetto grape. Named "Amaranto" (Amaranth), it reflects the deep, purplish-red hues the wine displays in the glass. The nose is intense and "fragrant," bursting with ripe black cherries and wild plums alongside floral notes of violet and a hint of fresh hay. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and "crunchy," balancing a core of juicy dark fruit with moderate, earthy tannins and a refreshing acidity. It concludes with the signature pleasantly bitter almond finish that defines great Dolcetto.