Winery G.D. VajraDolcetto d'Alba
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Dolcetto.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Dolcetto d'Alba from the Winery G.D. Vajra
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Dolcetto d'Alba of Winery G.D. Vajra in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Dolcetto d'Alba of Winery G.D. Vajra in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry.
Food and wine pairings with Dolcetto d'Alba
Pairings that work perfectly with Dolcetto d'Alba
Original food and wine pairings with Dolcetto d'Alba
The Dolcetto d'Alba of Winery G.D. Vajra matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pasta such as recipes of thai beef curry, lamb chops with tarragon cream or spaghetti bolognese.
Details and technical informations about Winery G.D. Vajra's Dolcetto d'Alba.
Discover the grape variety: Dolcetto nero
Supple, fruity reds with an intense violet-ruby hue, rounded tannins and a smooth palate, with flavours of blackberry, plum, black cherry, blueberry, bitter almond and floral notes (violet). Moderate acidity, easy-drinking wines ideal young with cured meats and Piedmontese pasta. Star of Dogliani DOCG, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC, Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba DOCG and Dolcetto di Ovada DOCG. Native Piedmontese variety; its name evokes the sweetness of ripe grapes ("little sweet one").
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Dolcetto d'Alba from Winery G.D. Vajra are 2022, 2021, 2017, 2023 and 2020.
Informations about the Winery G.D. Vajra
The Winery G.D. Vajra is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Dolcetto d'Alba to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Dolcetto d'Alba
Piedmontese DOC of the Langhe south of Alba, the everyday wine of Barolo and Barbaresco growers. Signature Dolcetto ("little sweet one"): purplish, fruity reds with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, fresh plum, violet and bitter almond on the finish, present tannins but little acidity, a round and moreish palate — to drink young (1-3 years). A perfect match for cured meats, ragù pasta and Piedmontese cheeses. ~1,900 ha across 33+ communes.
The wine region of Piedmont
Kingdom of Nebbiolo: Barolo and Barbaresco DOCG, long-ageing reds with firm tannins and lively acidity, complex aromas of withered rose, sour cherry, tar, truffle and undergrowth. More accessible, tangy Barbera on red fruit, supple, crisp Dolcetto. Sweet, floral sparkling Moscato d'Asti, mineral, lemony Gavi (Cortese) white, round, almondy Arneis from Roero. 50,000 ha across the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, UNESCO.
The word of the wine: Servadou iron
A black grape variety from the southwest that produces a wine with spicy tannins and black currant and raspberry aromas. Under the name of Mansois, it is the main grape variety of Marcillac; it is also one of the important varieties of Gaillacois, where it is called Braucol. It is also used in the blends of other South-Western appellations (Fronton, Lavilledieu, Estaing, Madiran). Syn.: braucol, pinenc, mansois.
