Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Pizza margherita
    Juicy dark fruit and low tannin suit tomato and cheese.
  • Salumi and bread
    Soft, fruity body refreshes against cured meats.
  • Frittata with herbs
    Easygoing Dolcetto frames a simple egg dish.

How to serve G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pizza margherita, Salumi and bread, Frittata with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Dolcetto has been a staple of the Vaira family estate since its 1972 founding, made as a juicy, fragrant everyday red.

  1. 1972: Dolcetto bottled from the estate's first vintages

Facts

Producer
G.D. Vajra · visiting guide
Grapes
Dolcetto (100%)
Classification
Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 14 to 22 at retail
Drinking window
1 to 5 from vintage
First vintage
1972

Frequently asked about G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba

What does G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A benchmark Vajra Dolcetto, juicy and purple-fruited with the soft tannin and easy drinkability that define the everyday red of the Langhe.

When should I drink G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba?

Drink 1 to 5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba?

Pizza margherita is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Salumi and bread and Frittata with herbs. Juicy dark fruit and low tannin suit tomato and cheese.

What grapes are in G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba?

The blend is Dolcetto (100%). The wine is classified as Dolcetto d'Alba DOC.

Tags

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