GD Vajra, Barolo Coste di Rose

GD Vajra, Barolo Coste di RoseAged for 28 months in cask, the bright ruby 2020 Barolo Coste Di Rose was a little more reserved at this tasting. It reveals a hint of blood orange citrus along with its notes of cola, ripe strawberries, and raspberries. Medium bodied, it has finely tensioned tannins and a clean, mouthwatering finish. Its a very pretty wine. Drink 2026 2046.

the 2014 Broken Stones has a deep garnet-purple color and exuberant black and blue fruit notes with suggestions of raspberry pie

fresh bread and spices

this is more elegant and more obviously floral-inflected with spicy aromas of plum and cassis

leather and tar flavors grace the palate

fine-boned and charming

The floral and spice notes carry strongly through an extremely long

Reminiscent of the 1989

candied fruit and minerals

The aromas are the best feature

alluring and seductive vintage

There is fine richness to the sleek and concentrated medium weight plus flavors that exude a more subtle bead of minerality on the muscular and youthfully austere finish where a touch of bitter cherry arises

The 2016 Barolo Acclivi is a deep