Vanessa

9.1

This is the G.D. Vajra Rosa Bella (2023). It was made from mostly Nebbiolo grapes and, to a lesser extent, Dolcetto and Barera.

It has a beautiful combination of freshness and vivacity with bright red-berried, hibiscus, watermelon rind, and oyster shell characteristics. It’s crisp and delicious with medium alcohol (13.5% ABV) and bright acidity.

The winemaker’s tasting notes refer to a “sapidity” in this wine, which is defined as “a pleasant flavor,” but I have now learned that in winespeak this means a pleasing saline, mineral, and savory quality, which is absolutely evident in this glass. — 14 days ago

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Samuel Tyndall

9.4

Very dry, high high acid. Leather, smoke, cedar, minerals. Not much fruit. Higher tannins. And a good borolo flavor — 21 days ago

Steve Rura

9.6

Compared to the 2019 Coste Di Rose, this is a step up. Similar flavor profile of red fruit, floral herbs, minerality and soft tannins, but more towards dry raspberry. Less ashy. Fairly tight, but opens and develops quickly. Just great! — 2 months ago

Matt Perlman

8.9

Everyday Nebbiolo without a ton of structure; a splash for the sauce and the rest to gulp down — 18 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Pale straw yellow color with aromas of stone fruit, citrus and floral perfumed notes. On the palate flavors of apple and citrus with herb floral spice. Good acidity, balance and structure, medium+ finish ending with mineral character. Very Nice! — 20 days ago

Russ Kujan

9.1

2019 vintage. 100% Freisa, which is similar to Nebbiolo. Aged 18 months in large Slavonian oak casks. Other DOC and DOCG wines produced in this area, Barbera d'Alba, Barolo
Barbaresco, Dolcetto d'Alba. Blackberries, mint, pencil lead on the nose. Great structure, mouth drying tannins, plum, blackberries, and spices. really nice. — a month ago

Samuel Tyndall

8.9

Cherry, acid, delicious! Great with anything red sauce and mild cheese. This is a party drink for good casual times. Barbecues, late night pizza, or 3rd bottle of wine for the night. This is a good bet. — 25 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

See several previous Delectable notes. Deeply coloured but not deep in palate - medium bodied. Liquorice and almonds, a juicy palate. Finishes with a skinnsy bitter note. Great with free range chicken legs. Probably best drunk young. From a highly reputable producer in GD Vayra. My last bottle of 6. — a month ago

Marita G

8.9

Central Market light red, tart cherry. Drinkable light benign — a month ago

Bonnie Chu

9.1

Slow wine 🇮🇹 tasting! — 2 months ago