Description
We love Dolcetto. In the local tradition, this grape was cultivated on the best exposures, just above Nebbiolo parcels. Resonating with our own heritage, we dedicate only fine blocks to this variety, so to let it express with plenitude.
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Perfume

Color

Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 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. Dolcetto d'Alba 2024 |
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Type | Red organic still |
Denomination | Dolcetto d'Alba DOC |
Vintage | 2024 |
Size | 0,75 l |
Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
Grape varieties | 100% Dolcetto |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Vendor | Vajra |
Origin | Barolo (CN) |
Harvest | First half of September. As the vineyards are located at high elevation (thus protected from thermal inversion) they allow for a longer hanging period and a full phenolic ripening. |
Wine making | A gentle vinification usually lasts up to 15 days, with a couple of punch-downs per day. Wine is racked at least twice prior to malolactic fermentation, which takes place in stainless-steel vats. |
Aging | In stainless-steel only, and is bottled in Spring following harvest. |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |