GD Vajra Coste Rose Barolo 2019

An open, fluid red, yet with a solid underpinning of tannins, this offers cherry, raspberry, earth and iron flavors. Accents of tomato leaf and eucalyptus peek through on the long aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2045. 400 cases made.

Compared to Bricco delle Viole, Coste di Rose is distinguished by sandstone soils at lower elevations of 340 to 350 meters above sea level. There is a lot of variability in the soils, and as they change, Nebbiolo behaves differently, picking up new aromas and textural qualities along the way. The G.D. Vajra 2019 Barolo Coste di Rose shows a darker core of fruit with dusty earthy tones and campfire ash. The grape skins were quite thick in 2019, meaning that less work was done with submerged cap and other extractive methods. The beauty of this wine is the mouthfeel, which feels rich, tight and silky. Coste di Rose was first made in 2015.