When it came time to choose some wines for a Superbowl Party, I had some tough decisions. I had a lot of Pinots to choose from, lots of new Cabs, and an assortment of other random new wines. The main course of the evening, besides the football game, was a pot of turkey chili and a pot of veggie chili. The notes from Highland Wine recommended a pairing of this Dolcetto D’Alba Il Moroso wine with spaghetti… close enough to chili, I figured, and it worked! This Italian Dolcetto reminds me of a more powerful Pinot – enjoyable fruit characteristics with velvety tannins.

To learn more about the Dolcetto grape, check out its Wikipedia page.

Origin: Alba, Piedmont, Italy
Where: Highland Wine
Price: $14
Next time: Get a glass!