Vajra
Dolcetto d'Alba 2025
| Denomination | DOC Dolcetto d'Alba |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Dolcetto |
| Aging | Aged exclusively in stainless steel for approximately 5 months; bottled in the spring following the harvest. |
- Identity: Piedmontese organic red 2025 DOC, 100% Dolcetto grapes, 0.75 L
- Territory: Hills between Barolo and Novello, 25-60 year old vineyards at high altitude
- Production: 15-18 days fermentation with punch-downs, two rackings, malolactic fermentation in stainless steel
- Ageing: Stainless steel only for 5 months to maintain freshness and fruity character
- Sensory profile: Notes of blackberry and mulberry, mountain flowers and sweet spices, persistent finish
Description
Type of wine
Vajra's Dolcetto d’Alba is an organic still red wine with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) from Piedmont, which highlights the purity of the Dolcetto grape variety through vinification and ageing in steel. Characterised by a natural vivacity, it boasts a bright purple colour that introduces an aromatic profile focused on notes of blackberry and mulberry. On the palate, it reveals a vibrant and harmonious texture, enriched by nuances of mountain flowers and light sweet spices. The palate is supported by soft and well-integrated tannins, leading towards a long and composed finish where the fruity freshness persists with elegance.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in Piedmont, on the western hills located between the municipalities of Barolo and Novello. The vines, grown at high altitude, benefit from a privileged exposure that favours the gradual ripening of the clusters. Agronomic management follows the principles of organic farming, promoting permanent grassing and protecting the biodiversity of the vineyards and surrounding woodlands. Thanks to the high altitudes and the age of the plants, the Dolcetto maintains extraordinary vivacity and aromatic precision, reflecting an authentic bond with the terroir.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place in the first half of September; the clusters undergo gentle vinification with regular punching down for about fifteen days. After racking, the wine undergoes spontaneous malolactic fermentation, followed by ageing carried out exclusively in stainless steel tanks. This choice is intended to preserve the brightness of the fruit and the original aromatic integrity. Bottling takes place the following spring, offering a fresh and fragrant red with a distinct gustatory cleanliness.
History and curiosities
The Dolcetto d’Alba DOC Vajra is born from the passion of a family that has been dedicated to organic farming in Piedmont for half a century. With full respect for local tradition, the estate enhances historic vineyards located between Barolo and Novello, cultivated in privileged positions above the Nebbiolo vineyards. This ideal altitude enhances the authentic vocation and natural vivacity of the grape variety. The 2025 vintage, characterised by significant temperature fluctuations, yielded grapes of extraordinary quality, giving the wine a harmonious freshness and timeless elegance.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Dolcetto d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Dolcetto |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vajra |
| Story | History and curiosities The Dolcetto d’Alba DOC Vajra is born from the passion of a family that has been dedicated to organic farming in Piedmont for half a century. With full respect for local tradition, the estate enhances historic vineyards located between Barolo and Novello, cultivated in privileged positions above the Nebbiolo vineyards. This ideal altitude enhances the authentic vocation and natural vivacity of the grape variety. The 2025 vintage, characterised by significant temperature fluctuations, yielded grapes of extraordinary quality, giving the wine a harmonious freshness and timeless elegance. |
| Origin | Barolo (Cuneo) |
| Harvest | First half of September |
| Fermentation | Approximately 15–18 days |
| Production technique | Gentle vinification with punching down; racking; spontaneous malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing exclusively in stainless steel. |
| Wine making | Harvest in the first half of September; gentle vinification for approximately 15 days with a couple of punch-downs per day; racking at least twice before spontaneous malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing exclusively in stainless steel and bottling in the spring following the harvest. |
| Aging | Aged exclusively in stainless steel for approximately 5 months; bottled in the spring following the harvest. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |