Francesco’s version comes in at 13% alcohol, while the numbers only play a supporting role for what’s in the glass, this one is telling. Many Dolcetto are overblown up toward 15%. Like Roagna’s, Francesco’s is on the lower side making for a dam refreshing drink. A zippy line of acid, a wonderful core of blue fruits with an excellent élévage, plenty of complexing earthiness and woody herbs. There’s a lot to like here, give it a couple more years and you’ll go to a very happy place as the acid resolves and secondary characters layer in.