Fratelli Alessandria Dolcetto d’Alba DOC 2024 from Verduno is a vibrant, juicy red that nails the classic, all‑purpose Langhe dolcetto brief – utterly drinkable, fragrant and built for the dinner table rather than the cellar. This Fratelli Alessandria Dolcetto d’Alba 2024 brims with black and red cherries, wild berries, raspberry and marasca, with hints of violet, beetroot, red flowers and a gently amaro‑like almond twist on the finish. The palate is medium‑bodied, fresh and smooth, with fine tannins, juicy fruit and a pleasantly dry, lightly bitter edge that keeps it savoury and moreish.

It’s a brilliant “every night” Piedmont red – pour it with pizza, burgers, grilled chicken, pork sausages or a bowl of pasta with tomato or meat ragù and it’ll slip in effortlessly. Classic regional dishes like vitello tonnato, tajarin with butter and sage, mixed salumi or aged cheeses also work a treat, the wine’s bright fruit and light grip cutting through fat without feeling heavy. Serve it just a touch cool to keep those pretty aromatics and crunchy fruit front and centre.

There are no major named‑critic scores published for the 2024 vintage yet, but style and producer track record suggest a reliably high‑performing, traditional Verduno dolcetto you can drink happily over the next three to four years. With old‑vine fruit from multiple estate parcels, indigenous yeasts and a short, gentle maceration in steel and cement, it’s an easy recommendation for anyone wanting an authentic, food‑friendly Italian red that doesn’t need cellaring.