Vajra
G.D. Barolo Coste di Rose 2021
Other years:
2020| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Spontaneous malolactic fermentation the following spring, followed by ageing in Slavonian oak barrels until bottling. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | G.D. Barolo Coste di Rose 2021 |
| Perfume | Aromas of rose, morello cherry and cherry stone, liquorice, mint and sweet spices emerge from the glass with élan. |
| Taste | On the palate, Coste di Rose is juicy, with dark cherry tones, silky tannin and a long, salty finish. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2020 |
Description
Organic red Barolo DOCG, 14% ABV, produced by Vajra. 0.75L bottle, 2021 vintage. A Barolo that expresses the elegance of Nebbiolo, with aromas of rose, morello cherry and cherry stone, licorice, mint, and sweet spices. Aged in Slavonian oak barrels. On the palate, it is juicy, with dark cherry notes, silky tannins, and a long, savory finish. Awarded 92 points by Decanter, 96 by James Suckling, and 96 by the Parker Guide. Ideal with red meats, game, and aged cheeses.
Awards
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2021
92/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2021
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Details
Perfume
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1972
- Oenologist: Aldo e Giuseppe Vaira
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 80
A true family estate, G.D. Vajra blends tradition and innovation with heartfelt authenticity. Today, alongside founders Aldo and Milena Vaira, the new generation — Giovanni, Francesca, and Isidoro — carries the vision forward, also overseeing the historic Luigi Baudana estate in Serralunga d’Alba since 2009.
Every bottle reflects the family’s artisanal spirit and deep-rooted connection to the land, offering wines with soul, identity, and a timeless elegance. Read more
| Name | Vajra G.D. Barolo Coste di Rose 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vajra |
| Origin | Municipality of Barolo (CN) |
| Harvest | October, grapes were hand-picked, destemmed and vinified in custom-designed vats.ber, fruit was hand-picked, destemmed and vinified in custom-designed vats. |
| Wine making | Vinification lasted 55 days, of which about twenty were submerged cap. |
| Aging | Spontaneous malolactic fermentation the following spring, followed by ageing in Slavonian oak barrels until bottling. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |