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Vintage
Country
ItalyItaly
Region
Piedmont
Type
Red
Producer
G.D. Vajra
Winemaker
Aldo Vaira
Grapes
Nebbiolo100%
Alcohol
14% vol.
Bottle
750 ml

Wine profile

Red

Tannin
Acidity
Alcohol14% vol
Sweetness

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Wine profile · Red

Tannin

Level 1 of 5 — Silky – almost no grip

Below typical (3.2) · Typical: average of 708 reds at Vinogrande

What it is

Tannins come from grape skins, seeds and oak. They give red wines structure and ageing potential, and soften with time.

Where you feel it

On your gums, inside your cheeks and on your teeth: that rough, drying feel, like after strong black tea.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the typical profile of this type of wine (WSET), as we have no specific data. Estimate

Labs measure total polyphenols (the TPI index), but that figure is rarely published. Our scale rates the amount and texture of the tannins in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: silky This wine
  2. 2Medium−: soft
  3. 3Medium: present
  4. 4Medium+: firm
  5. 5High: robust

In practice, for this wine

Good with fish and light dishes; it can be served a little cooler.

Wine profile · Red

Acidity

Level 5 of 5 — Crisp and racy – like freshly squeezed lemon

Above typical (3.6) · Typical: average of 702 reds at Vinogrande

What it is

Acidity is the wine's freshness: it gives energy, makes your mouth water and helps the wine age. Too little and it tastes flat; too much and it feels sharp.

Where you feel it

On the sides of your tongue, and in how much your mouth waters after you swallow. The more you salivate, the higher the acidity.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the typical profile of the grapes (Wine Folly / WSET), as we have no specific data. Estimate

Labs measure total acidity (grams of tartaric acid per litre; most wines sit between 4.5 and 8 g/L) and pH (usually 3.0 to 3.8; the lower, the more acidic). Our scale turns that into how it feels in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: soft, little freshness
  2. 2Medium−: gentle
  3. 3Medium: fresh and balanced
  4. 4Medium+: lively, mouth-watering
  5. 5High: crisp, racy This wine

In practice, for this wine

Ideal with oysters, shellfish, sushi and fried food; it stands up to sharp, salty dishes. Serve cold, great as an aperitif.

Wine profile · Red

Alcohol 14% vol

Level 4 of 5 — Generous – warms the throat

In line with typical (4.2) · Typical: average of 716 reds at Vinogrande

What it is

Alcohol is made when yeast ferments the grape's sugar. It brings warmth, adds to the body and carries the aromas.

Where you feel it

As warmth in your throat and chest when you swallow, and a slight burn on the nose when it is high.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the alcohol stated on the label — On the label: 14% vol.

It is the one axis that is always measured: it comes from the % vol on the label. Still and sparkling wines: under 11% = 1, up to 12.4% = 2, up to 13.4% = 3, up to 14.4% = 4, 14.5% or more = 5. Fortified wines (Port, Madeira…) have their own scale: under 16.5% = 2, up to 18.4% = 3, up to 19.9% = 4, 20% or more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: under 11% vol
  2. 2Medium−: 11–12.4% vol
  3. 3Medium: 12.5–13.4% vol
  4. 4Medium+: 13.5–14.4% vol This wine
  5. 5High: 14.5% vol or more

In practice, for this wine

Avoid very spicy food, which boosts the heat. Serve slightly below room temperature.

Wine profile · Red

Sweetness

Level 1 of 5 — Dry – no sugar you can taste, just fruit

In line with typical (1.0) · Typical: average of 720 reds at Vinogrande

What it is

Sweetness comes from the grape's natural sugar that did not turn into alcohol (residual sugar). A dry wine has almost none; a Port or a late-harvest wine has a lot.

Where you feel it

On the tip of your tongue, right from the first sip, and as a richer, oilier feel in the mouth. Acidity can mask it.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the sweetness category recorded on the product sheet (dry, off-dry…).

It is measured in grams of residual sugar per litre. General EU bands: dry up to about 4 g/L, off-dry up to 12, medium-sweet up to 45, sweet above that. On our scale: under 4 g/L = 1, up to 12 = 2, up to 45 = 3, up to 100 = 4, more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Dry: no noticeable sugar This wine
  2. 2Off-dry: a touch of sweetness
  3. 3Medium-sweet: clearly sweet
  4. 4Sweet: rich and fruity
  5. 5Very sweet: luscious

In practice, for this wine

Goes with the whole meal, from savoury to mildly spicy. Avoid sweet desserts: they make it taste bitter.

Critics & awards

  • Top 100 Winery of 2023: named by Wine & Spirits magazine (for the 3rd time in 4 years)

Serve & enjoy

Temperature 16–18 °CIf the room is above 20 °C, 15 min in the fridge
GlassBurgundy glass
Open ahead 15 min · No decanting

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Description

G.D. Vajra Barolo Coste di Rose 2019 is a prestigious red from Piedmont, Italy, known for its floral elegance and vibrant aromatics. According to G.D. Vajra, the 2019 vintage enjoyed one of the longest growing seasons of the decade, giving a wine with excellent phenolic ripeness and marked acidity.

The Wine AdvocateRP 95Reviewed by: Monica Larner

Compared with the Bricco delle Viole, the Coste di Rose stands apart for its sandstone soils at lower altitudes, between 340 and 350 metres above sea level. There's great variability in the soils, and as they change, the 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 earth tones and notes of campfire ash. The skins were quite thick in 2019, which meant less intervention with cap submersion and other extractive methods. The great beauty of this wine is in the mouthfeel, which is rich, firm and silky. Coste di Rose was first made in 2015.

In my opinion, the most interesting portfolio of wines in Piedmont is the one carefully crafted by G.D. Vajra. Given the range of flavours and the diversity of local grapes used, my annual tasting at this winery is always one of my favourites. This year I tasted with Isidoro Vaira, one of three siblings who run the winery alongside sister Francesca and brother Giuseppe. Parents Milena and Aldo Vaira are also actively involved, making this a dynamic family project.

The Wine AdvocateRP 96Reviewed by: Monica Larner

The G.D. Vajra 2021 Barolo Coste di Rose (a certified organic wine) is especially perfumed and floral in this vintage. It may just be the power of suggestion, given the wine's name ("slope of roses"), but it's impossible not to find subtle notes of old roses or wild rose in this magnificent Nebbiolo.

The 2021 vintage reaches an exceptional level. The characteristic tar notes appear, with nuances recalling oil paint or linseed oil. I love the clarity and definition of the texture.

The Vaira family, owners of G.D. Vajra, recently added a new vineyard to their holdings. The new plot is in Bonoretto, in Diano d'Alba, and is planted with Barbera and Riesling.

Published: 30 January 2025

What to serve with this wine

Dishes calculated from this wine’s profile, grapes and region.