Description
The GD Vajra estate is found in Vergne, the highest village of Barolo in north-west Italy, where the vineyards sit at an altitude of up to 400 metres. The estate is named after Giuseppe Domenico Vajra, who founded the estate in 1972. 10 of the 40 hectares are planted with nebbiolo for Aldo’s Barolo, located in such prized vineyards as Bricco delle Viole, Fossati, La Volta and Coste di Vergne. Here the soil is rich in calcareous marl, with rocky outcrops, giving fragrant and particularly long-lived wines.
Tasting Notes
“The 2024 Dolcetto d’Alba is a super-classic wine. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, game, mint and licorice give the 2024 a decidedly old-school profile to match its light to medium-bodied frame. This understated Dolcetto is a delight. In 2024, Vajra did not bottle their top Dolcetto, Coste & Fossati, as some parcels were damaged by hail.” [90/100 Points, Antonio Galloni, January 2026, www.vinous.com]
