# Dolcetto d'Alba (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-dolcetto-d-alba).

- **Producer:** G.D. Vajra
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Mainly the western hills between the communes of Barolo and Novello, high-altitude sites chosen to keep the variety's elegance and vivacity.
- **Harvest:** 3-15 September 2025
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines 25 to 60 years old
- **Vinification:** Vinified over 15-18 days, racked twice before a spontaneous malolactic fermentation, also in steel. Aged about 5 months exclusively in steel, bottled 18 March 2026.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Dolcetto from vines 25 to 60 years old on the high western hills between Barolo and Novello, kept entirely in steel to preserve freshness.

## Tasting notes

Deep, bright violet colour. Refined, expressive nose of raspberry, blackcurrant, plum and cherry, lifted by delicate floral accents and a hint of nutmeg. Vibrant, finely woven palate with soft tannins; layers of ripe red and dark fruit lead to a long, composed finish.