Coste di Rose Barolo DOCG - G.D. Vajra

The Coste di Rose Barolo from G.D. Vajra in Piedmont shows a dense ruby-red color when swirled in the glass. With the glass tilted slightly, the red wine reveals a charming garnet hue at the rim. When the glass is swirled, this red wine displays great density and richness, visible in the church windows on the glass wall. This varietal Italian wine reveals wonderfully expressive notes of plums and sour cherries in the glass. There are also hints of licorice, mint/melissa, and mineral notes.

The G.D. Vajra Coste di Rose Barolo delights with its elegantly dry flavor profile. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. This is a true quality wine that clearly sets itself apart from simpler qualities and thus, despite all its dryness, this Italian charmer captivates with the finest balance. Flavor does not necessarily need a lot of sugar. On the palate, this powerful red wine is characterized by an immensely dense texture. The finish of this matured red wine from the Piedmont wine-growing region finally impresses with a lovely aftertaste.

Vinification of the Coste di Rose Barolo by G.D. Vajra

This powerful red wine from Italy is vinified from the Nebbiolo grape variety. The Coste di Rose Barolo is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Italian exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underscores the success of wines from the Old World. After harvesting, the grapes are immediately brought to the winery. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in large wooden vats at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the powerful Coste di Rose Barolo is aged for another 36 months in French oak barrels.

Food recommendation for the Coste di Rose Barolo by G.D. Vajra

This red wine from Italy is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15–18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompaniment to boiled veal topside with beans and tomatoes, boeuf bourguignon, or fried calf’s liver with apples, onions, and balsamic sauce.

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