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G.D. Vajra Barolo Coste Di Rose 2017

  • Kerin O'Keefe
    96 Points
  • Monica Larner
    94 Points
G.D. Vajra Barolo Coste Di Rose 2017
  • Kerin O'Keefe
    96 Points
  • Monica Larner
    94 Points
G.D. Vajra Barolo Coste Di Rose 2017
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G.D. Vajra Barolo Coste Di Rose 2017

SKU: GDCR201710 UCAU
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Coste di Rose is a small MGA in Comune di Barolo. It is located on a steep slope that arises from Bosco della Fava and descends swiftly towards the border with Monforte d’Alba.

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Tasting Notes

G.D. Vajra Barolo Coste Di Rose 2017 is a masterful representation of the Barolo appellation, sourced from the exclusive Coste di Rose microcru (MGA) within the Comune di Barolo. This vineyard is uniquely positioned on a steep, sun-drenched slope rising above the Bosco della Fava forest and descending sharply toward the Monforte d’Alba border, creating an exceptional terroir that imbues the wine with striking complexity and elegance.

The 2017 vintage exemplifies G.D. Vajra’s dedication to precision and balance. Renowned wine critic Kerin O'Keefe awarded this wine an impressive 96 points, underscoring its quality and aging potential. Sourced exclusively from a premium private cellar, this Barolo guarantees impeccable provenance and excellence.

Aromas of ripe cherries, wild berries, and delicate floral hints open the sensory experience, layered with subtle spice, leather, and tobacco nuances. On the palate, this Barolo delivers refined tannins and vibrant acidity, unfolding into a long, persistent finish that showcases the finesse and power characteristic of Coste di Rose.

The distinctive soil composition and microclimate of the Coste di Rose vineyard contribute significantly to this wine’s unique profile, merging intensity with elegance. Benefiting from the optimal weather conditions of Piedmont in 2017, the grapes achieved perfect ripeness, allowing for expressive varietal depth and a harmonious structure.

This premium Barolo is a quintessential expression of tradition and innovation, crafted to captivate collectors and connoisseurs alike with its rich sensory complexity and promising aging trajectory.

Critic Scores

Wild berry, menthol and tilled earth aromas mingle with whiffs of dark spice. Linear and savory, the lithe palate is already immediate, featuring juicy raspberry, red cherry, crushed mint and star anise accompanied by taut, polished tannins. Tangy acidity keeps it fresh and bright.

With fruit from higher-elevation vineyards in the village of Barolo, the 2017 Barolo Coste di Rose is quite elegantly downplayed and fragile. The wine reveals wild berry, cassis and lots of blue flower or lilac. A pretty mineral note recalls crushed limestone and is present through the long and polished mouthfeel. This wine overperforms, considering the challenges of this vintage that saw extreme weather, from spring frost to scorching summer temperatures. These vineyard sites performed better than most. Drink 2024 - 2038.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

Coste di Rose occupies a steep slope in Barolo's Comune di Barolo, descending swiftly from a distinctive summit capped by a five-metre dune of Arenarie di Diano—pure sandy formations of Tertiary origin. This unique geology fundamentally shapes the wine's character, imparting mineral notes and elegant tannin structure. The sand facilitates drainage, ensuring ripeness without waterlogging even in wet years, whilst the 2017 drought intensified concentration. Nebbiolo thrives on this steep, sandy terrain, producing wines of refined character rather than brutal power.

Vinification

The 2017 heat stress concentrated sugars and phenolics into compact berries. Following harvest in early September, fermentation proceeded with careful extraction designed to honour both the tannin abundance and the terroir's inherent elegance. Traditional maceration drew colour and structure without obscuring the wine's characteristic cherry and rose petal aromatics. Extended aging in large Slavonian oak (minimum 38 months) integrated the vintage's natural tannins and allowed the Arenarie di Diano terroir signature—minerality, mint, sweet spice—to emerge with clarity.

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