G.D. Vajra Barolo Coste di Rose — Piedmont 2022
G.D. Vajra is one of Barolo’s most beloved family estates — a domaine defined by roots, continuity, and an almost philosophical commitment to the land. Founded by Aldo Vajra in Vergne, on the western slopes of the Barolo DOCG, the estate is today run by his children Giuseppe, Francesca, and Isidoro, who share a single conviction: that ...Show More >
G.D. Vajra Barolo Coste di Rose — Piedmont 2022
G.D. Vajra is one of Barolo’s most beloved family estates — a domaine defined by roots, continuity, and an almost philosophical commitment to the land. Founded by Aldo Vajra in Vergne, on the western slopes of the Barolo DOCG, the estate is today run by his children Giuseppe, Francesca, and Isidoro, who share a single conviction: that great wine is an act of identification with place and people. Coste di Rose is the estate’s single-vineyard Barolo from the Coste di Rose MGA in Vergne — a site known for its floral, elegant expression of Nebbiolo, with chalky soils that produce silky tannins and remarkable finesse. The 2022 vintage earned 96 points from James Suckling and 94 from Jeb Dunnuck.
The nose is quintessentially Vajra: floral and lifted, with rose petals, crunchy red fruit, fresh raspberries, and a minty, bright energy. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a blanket of delicate, tender fruit, chalky and precise yet silky tannins, and refreshing acidity that gives the wine wonderful clarity and immediacy. Dark blue fruits, spice, leather, and incense add depth through the finish. Drinkable now with proper aeration, but will reward patience.
James Suckling 96 — "Floral, as is typical of this estate, with crunchy red fruit and rose petals. Medium-bodied, with a blanket of delicate, tender fruit defined by chalky, precise yet silky tannins. Drinkable now with proper aeration, but will improve with some bottle age." (Vintage 2022).
Jeb Dunnuck 94 — "Fresh and minty with aromas of ripe raspberries and pressed roses. Well-defined ripe tannins, refreshing acidity, and an immediacy that retains great clarity." (Vintage 2022).
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Producer: G.D. Vajra, Vergne, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Vintage: 2022
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Appellation: Barolo DOCG
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MGA (Single Vineyard): Coste di Rose, Vergne
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Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo
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Size: 750ml
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Tasting Notes: Rose petal, raspberry, red fruit, mint, dark blue fruit, spice, leather, silky tannins
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Cellar Potential: Drink now (with aeration) or cellar 10–15+ years
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Best Paired With: Roast lamb, braised short ribs, truffle risotto, aged Parmigiano, wild mushroom pasta
A 96-point single-vineyard Barolo from one of Piedmont’s most soulful family estates — floral, precise, and built to age.
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