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Dolcetto d'Alba DOC 'Coste e Fossati' 2022 (750 ml.) G.D. Vajra
The Dolcetto d’Alba “Coste e Fossati” by G.D. Vajra comes from old Dolcetto vines planted in the prestigious Coste and Fossati vineyards, historically dedicated to Barolo production. In this context, Dolcetto reaches one of its most refined and expressive forms. Crafted from a meticulous selection, this wine offers elegance, depth, and concentrationrarely seen in the variety. The bouquet is rich with enticing notes of black cherry, licorice, and a touch of menthol. On the palate, it is balanced and complex, with smooth, velvety tannins and a surprisingly long aging potential. A noble interpretation of Dolcetto, ideal with flavorful pasta dishes, cured meats, aged cheeses, and white meats. It’s a hidden gem for true wine lovers.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Designation
- Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- Philosophy
- Organic (wine from 100% organic grapes grown without the use of synthetic chemical agents in the vineyard and whose vinification in the cellar took place thanks to the use of certified organic oenological products and a limited quantity of sulphites)
- Grape / Raw material
- dolcetto d'Alba
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2022
- Size
- 750 ml.
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- IT - Piedmont
- Alcohol Content
- 13% vol.
- Service Temperature
- 16° – 18° C.
- Suggested Glass
- Large calyx with a long stem
- Food Matches
- Roasted Beef, Stewed Meat, Rice & Risotto, Pasta
- Allergens
- Contains sulphites (by sulphites we mean the sulphur dioxide that is added to wine, to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant and stabilizing action)
GDV-COSTE-FOSSATI-2022
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Vajra
Nestled among the breathtaking views of the Langhe in Piedmont, the Vajra winery represents one of the most authentic and poetic expressions of Barolo. Founded on a deep family and territorial bond, Vajra stands out for the production of elegant and precise wines, which can tell the beauty and complexity of their place of origin. In the heart of this unique territory, where the hills seem hand-painted, the Vajra vineyards are nourished by a winemaking tradition that has its roots in ancient times.
Vajra's production philosophy is a hymn to purity and authenticity. Each bottle is the result of meticulous care and an unconditional passion for the native grapes of Piedmont, such as Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Freisa. These varieties, cultivated with dedication and respect for nature, give life to wines that are true masterpieces. Among the most famous labels, Barolo Bricco delle Viole stands as a symbol of excellence: a wine that embodies the soul of the territory, with its imposing structure and its complex aromas that evolve sublimely over time.
Vajra is not just a winery, but a story of family, of love for the land and dedication to craftsmanship. Every sip of these wines is a sensory journey through the hills of the Langhe, an opportunity to discover the true essence of Barolo in all its nuances. On Vino45, we invite you to let yourself be won over by the Vajra labels, for a wine experience that celebrates the tradition, passion and elegance of Piedmont.
Address:
Via delle Viole, 25 - Fraz. Vergne - 12060 Barolo (CN), Italy
Color: Bright red, with violet reflections
Bouquet: notes of red fruits, black cherry, flowers and an enveloping finish with licorice and menthol
Taste: elegant, balanced, complex, harmonious and with soft tannins.
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- Falstaff: 92/100
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- Antonio Galloni – Vinous: 93/100
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- Jeb Dunnuck: 93/100
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- Wine Enthusiast: 93/100 (Editors’ Choice)
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- Wine Spectator: 94/100
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- Jancis Robinson: 17/20
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THE WINE
The Dolcetto d’Alba “Coste e Fossati” by G.D. Vajra comes from old Dolcetto vines planted in the prestigious Coste and Fossati vineyards, historically dedicated to Barolo production. In this context, Dolcetto reaches one of its most refined and expressive forms. Crafted from a meticulous selection, this wine offers elegance, depth, and concentrationrarely seen in the variety. The bouquet is rich with enticing notes of black cherry, licorice, and a touch of menthol. On the palate, it is balanced and complex, with smooth, velvety tannins and a surprisingly long aging potential. A noble interpretation of Dolcetto, ideal with flavorful pasta dishes, cured meats, aged cheeses, and white meats. It’s a hidden gem for true wine lovers.
THE COMPANY
“We produce Barolo but not only, because we love all the wines of our land. We believe in beauty, in work done well, in attention to detail, in creativity that respects tradition. We are a family and artisan company. We are accompanied by a young team, as enthusiastic and passionate as we are. We follow the work of our vineyards directly, because it is the basis of uncompromising quality, but above all because we like it so much. Our wines are born elegant, complex, delicate. They have the identity and personality that we would like to find in every glass on our table ". These are the words with which the Vajra company presents itself: a real undisputed reference point of the lands of langa, or a winery that has always been linked to traditions and to the territory to which it belongs, capable of establishing itself over time with products which have reached absolute quality levels.
Vajra is one of the historical names of the Piedmontese Langhe, since 1972 a company extended over a vineyard area that covers a total of fifty hectares. Located in the municipality of Barolo, the winery produces highly territorial wines, starting from all those that are the most typical vine varieties of the area.
A family-run company, where two generations collaborate side by side, creating a set of dynamism and loyalty towards the most ancient local traditions, to which is added a particular attention to the most modern technical and scientific innovations that progress is capable of at the moment to offer: mass selections, treatments made with the utmost respect for the territory and nature using synthetic products only where strictly necessary. During the harvest, and also afterwards, rigorous selections of the grapes are carried out, in order to obtain in each bottle the maximum result in terms of fidelity to the grape variety and to the Langhe terroir. Wines that are simply excellent, those labeled "Vajra", capable of expressing the best wine essence of the Piedmontese lands like few others.