Description
The fruit was super clean and quite ripe so there was no need for chaptalization
The two met in 2001 while both were traveling in New Zealand
Well-balanced with perfect acidity and a beautifully bold finish
(JL) (6/2013)
very well integrated tannins
G.D. Vajra, Dolcetto D’Alba, Coste e Fossatti 2019 Napa Valley The fruit was super cleanFor the love of tradition and terroir, Aldo Vaira made the unusual choice to preserve very old Dolcetto vines planted in DOCG Barolo vineyards of Coste & Fossati vineyards high above the town of Barolo. Highly unusual indeed because had he torn up the 100 year old vines and planted Nebbiolo, the vineyard would bring in much more money. Instead, he left the gnarled vines to produce one of the finest Dolcetto available. Extremely low yielding,