# Coste&Fossati (G.D. Vajra)

> Red, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC by [G.D. Vajra](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/g-d-vajra.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/g-d-vajra-coste-fossati).

- **Producer:** G.D. Vajra
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Coste&Fossati®
- **Production area:** Some of the Vaira family's most historic plots.
- **Harvest:** 15 and 28 September 2023
- **Vineyard planting:** Old “red-stemmed” Dolcetto biotypes that Aldo Vaira identified and collected between 1979 and 1985, grafted onto two of the estate's finest plots.
- **Vinification:** Vinified with extreme care over about 20 days in upright vats below 31°C, with no submerged-cap maceration this vintage, followed by malolactic fermentation in steel vats. Aged 5 months in steel with two rackings, bottled 2 May 2024.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

A limited Dolcetto d'Alba from antique biotypes Aldo Vaira identified and collected between 1979 and 1985, grafted onto two of the estate's best plots for unusual ageing potential.

## Tasting notes

Intense purple colour. Floral notes, small red fruit, licorice and balsamic hints on the nose. Very fine on the palate, with a raspberry-like acidity and round, balanced tannin; blackberry, fresh plum and blackcurrant complete the profile.