G D Vajra Coste E Fossati Dolcetto d'Alba 2005

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Winery:

G.D. Vajra

Varietal:

Dolcetto

Region:

Italy > Piemonte > Barolo > Fossati

Type:

Red Wine

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What to Expect

Dolcetto is one of the most common grapes from Italy's Piedmont region. Its name refers to the sweetness of the grape, and while the wine can be fruity it is not sweet - in fact it often has a touch of bitterness on the finish. Dolcetto has moderate acidity and tannins and is generally made in an approachable style that highlights the grape's natural fruitiness which recalls blackberry and plum.

Winemakers Notes

Aldo Vajra's wines are characterised by pristine flavours and clearly defined perfumes. These characters are attributable to the position of his vineyards which are at about 400 metres above sea level in the village of Vergne, commune of Barolo. In the 2004 vintage, we arranged for Australian winemaker Stephen Pannell, who is besotted by Nebbiolo and Barbera, to work the vintage with Aldo. Vajra’s ‘Coste e Fossati’ Dolcetto, is one of the stars of the range, and is produced with grapes from his two best Dolcetto vineyards. He proves that with good vineyard husbandry, a Dolcetto read more...of intensity and balance can be produced without, the need felt by many of his peers, to bolster the wine with Cabernet or Syrah. Soils in these vineyards are limestone and marl. The Coste di Vergne is 1.9 hectares at an altitude of 420-480 meters and has a western exposure. It was planted in 1982 and 1995 the planting density is 4,400 plants per hectare. The Fossati vineyard is 1.6 hectares at an altitude of 430-490m with an easterly exposure. It was planted in 1981 and has a planting density of 4,400 plants per hectare. Harvest is done by hand before the third week in September. This Dolcetto is ruby red in colour with touches of purple. On the nose this wine is intensely perfumed with ripe red berry and cherry fruit and floral notes. On the palate it displays similar berry and cherry fruit character with excellent balance and a supple tannin structure. It is delicate and elegant with a long, complex finish.    (hide)

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