G.D. Vajra

Coste & Fossati Dolcetto d'Alba

9.0118 ratings
9.126 pro ratings
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Dolcetto
Pork
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Azienda Agricola G.D Vajra Coste e Fossati Dolcetto d'Alba DOC 2023, Italy

Pretty color of red/ ruby with medium intensity.

Fruit forward, especially on the nose.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing red fruits with chocolate notes, tobacco, light vegetables and herbs.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

A good quality wine. Easy drinking with good structure. Soft and elegant.

100% Dolcetto grapes.

14% alcohol by volume.

88 Points.

$15.

Azienda Agricola G.D Vajra Coste e Fossati Dolcetto d'Alba DOC 2023, Italy

Pretty color of red/ ruby with medium intensity.

Fruit forward, especially on the nose.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing red fruits with chocolate notes, tobacco, light vegetables and herbs.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

A good quality wine. Easy drinking with good structure. Soft and elegant.

100% Dolcetto grapes.

14% alcohol by volume.

88 Points.

$15.

May 19th, 2024
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9.2

The 2019 Dolcetto d'Alba Coste & Fossati is laced with wild dark cherry, plum, spice, leather, tobacco, incense and scorched earth. In this vintage, the Coste & Fossati is a bit more aromatic and less weighty than it can be, but it is nevertheless delicious, not to mention one of the most distinctive Dolcettos readers will come across. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2021)

The 2019 Dolcetto d'Alba Coste & Fossati is laced with wild dark cherry, plum, spice, leather, tobacco, incense and scorched earth. In this vintage, the Coste & Fossati is a bit more aromatic and less weighty than it can be, but it is nevertheless delicious, not to mention one of the most distinctive Dolcettos readers will come across. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2021)

Sep 30th, 2021
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

#dolcetto #piemonte more charcoal and ash to this vintage and this vintage and mineral and fine grained tannins less dense. First vintage going back to submerged cap.

#dolcetto #piemonte more charcoal and ash to this vintage and this vintage and mineral and fine grained tannins less dense. First vintage going back to submerged cap.

Aug 18th, 2020
Anna Vocaturo

Super bright color, aubergine, very dry, tannic, black pepper

Super bright color, aubergine, very dry, tannic, black pepper

Aug 20th, 2019
Shengli Hu

Cru Beaujolais on the nose — roses, raspberries and blueberries, cotton candy, and wild herbs. Bright ruby in sight. Elevated acidity, moderate plus to elevated tannins, full body (14.5% abv).

Cru Beaujolais on the nose — roses, raspberries and blueberries, cotton candy, and wild herbs. Bright ruby in sight. Elevated acidity, moderate plus to elevated tannins, full body (14.5% abv).

Nov 13th, 2018
Matt

Pure pleasure, love this wine 😸. Structured, complex, lengthy expression of Dolcetto. Firm tannin, deeply mineral, lots of sweet herbal notes, juicy black fruit, cinnamon, fresh earth.

Pure pleasure, love this wine 😸. Structured, complex, lengthy expression of Dolcetto. Firm tannin, deeply mineral, lots of sweet herbal notes, juicy black fruit, cinnamon, fresh earth.

Oct 6th, 2018
Andrew Lohse

Expressive, brooding, big tannins / purple hued, power acidity / tannins are crisp / complex finish

Expressive, brooding, big tannins / purple hued, power acidity / tannins are crisp / complex finish

May 11th, 2018
Jakub Kalinowski

Piemonte tasting #2
Beautiful, dark sour cherries, with a bit of kirsch and a touch of spice. Juicy, very juicy on the palate with fresh, sappy tannins and great purity of fruit. Slightly rustic yet full of character and personality. This is just a beauty and even better slightly chilled.
A great wine.

Piemonte tasting #2
Beautiful, dark sour cherries, with a bit of kirsch and a touch of spice. Juicy, very juicy on the palate with fresh, sappy tannins and great purity of fruit. Slightly rustic yet full of character and personality. This is just a beauty and even better slightly chilled.
A great wine.

2 people found it helpfulJun 13th, 2020
Renny Cabreros

Surprisingly wonderful dolcetto. Dark cherries, earth, and vanilla on the nose. Medium body and soft balance. Paired amazingly with steak tartar.

Surprisingly wonderful dolcetto. Dark cherries, earth, and vanilla on the nose. Medium body and soft balance. Paired amazingly with steak tartar.

2 people found it helpfulNov 13th, 2015
Severn Goodwin

Nose has ripe blackberry, wet leather, wet metallic rocks and shaved dark chocolate.

Palate has ripe blueberry, tannic blackberry, hibiscus tea with medium tannins and a long finish. Impressive wine.

Color is amazing, dark purple, almost could be viewed as CA Syrah or Spanish Grenache. A gifted bottle from a Tastevin brother who's come to know my palate, a delicious offer. Best Dolcetto I've tasted, weighty and beautiful, yet youthful.

Nose has ripe blackberry, wet leather, wet metallic rocks and shaved dark chocolate.

Palate has ripe blueberry, tannic blackberry, hibiscus tea with medium tannins and a long finish. Impressive wine.

Color is amazing, dark purple, almost could be viewed as CA Syrah or Spanish Grenache. A gifted bottle from a Tastevin brother who's come to know my palate, a delicious offer. Best Dolcetto I've tasted, weighty and beautiful, yet youthful.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2020