Barolo Coste di Rose DOCG 2021 (BIO)

G.D. Vajra | Piedmont
Az. Agr. G.D. Vajra | Via delle Viole, 25 | 12060 Barolo

05374021 · 0,75 l · 82,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping1 unit available

Coste di Rose is a gently curving, east-facing single vineyard above Barolo, famous for its unusually sandy soils from the Sant'Agata formation. Inclusions of limestone and marl are found between the layers of light-coloured, fine sand – a terroir that moulds Nebbiolo here into one of the most fragrant, finesse-rich Barolo styles in the region. The vines are planted at an altitude of around 240 to 270 metres, which, in combination with the airy location, ensures slow maturation and a particularly elegant tannin structure. The top 2021 vintage brought ideal ripening conditions: sunny days, cool nights and a flawless September led to fully ripe grapes with clear fruit and a fine balance of acidity. The grapes were harvested exclusively by hand, parcel by parcel and strictly selectively. After a gentle, long fermentation, the wine was matured organically for around 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels to preserve its floral elegance and silky texture.

A bright, radiant garnet red colour with sparkling reflections in the glass. A fragrant bouquet of rose petals, violets and hibiscus unfolds on the nose, accompanied by ripe raspberry, pomegranate and a subtle citrus note. On the palate, the Coste di Rose impresses with its flowing, almost floating structure: red berry fruit, delicate herbal spice and a chalky minerality combine to create a delicate, exciting impression. The tannins are silky, precise and of a delicacy that only this vineyard can produce. A Barolo that seeks and finds poetry rather than power – a quiet yet hauntingambassador of the sandy slopes of Barolo with great potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Barolo Coste di Rose is soft and quite supple, characteristics that make it easy to savour, even in the early stages. Crushed flowers, dried cherries, mint and rose petals are nicely emphasised in this understated, quiet Barolo. For a young Barolo, it seems quite open." Vinous

"Bright cherry, strawberry, rose, menthol and iron flavors weave throughout this elegant, intense red. Picks up accents of licorice and tar while winding down on the complex, focused aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"What an intoxicating nose with flowers such as violets and roses and hints of cedar and blueberries. The palate is compact, with pronounced fruit and super-fine, elegant tannins. Juicy, but with a beautiful, polished basic structure. Already a pleasure to drink now, but it will certainly improve considerably with a few years of bottle age." James Suckling

"The G.D. Vajra 2021 Barolo Coste di Rose is particularly fragrant and floral in this vintage. It could be the power of suggestion, given the name of the wine ("rose slope"), but you definitely get a hint of grape rose or rosehip in this beautiful Nebbiolo. The 2021 vintage is a real bull's eye. There are characteristic notes of tar and something that reminds me of oil paint or linseed oil. I love the clarity of the mouthfeel." Wine Advocate