Costi di Rose Cru

Coste di Rose is a small MGA in Comune di Barolo. It is located on a steep slope that arises from Bosco della Fava and descends swiftly towards the border with Monforte d’Alba. The greatest emotion is the one you feel when reaching the top of the vineyard: a five-meter tall dune of pure Arenarie di Diano stands out there, as the witness of the unique soil composition of Coste di Rose. These sands provide Barolo DOCG Coste di Rose with its distinctive character: tones of cherry and rose petals, mint and sweet spices, a silky tannin and a juicy sip.

The unique sandstone dune that shapes this Barolo gives it a very distinctive character, one that the Vajra team are starting to really dial into in this newer vineyard. Tones of cherry and rose petals, mint and sweet spices, silky tannin and a juicy, mouthwatering finish. The 2020 Coste di Rose was the wine that convinced me of the quality of this site, overperforming in a hot vintage, and the 2021 Coste di Rose only steps on the accelerator harder!

96 pts James Suckling
Floral, as is typical of this estate, with crunchy red fruit and rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied, with a blanket of delicate, tender fruit defined by chalky, precise yet silky tannins. Drinkable now with proper aeration, but will improve with some bottle age.

94 pts Jeb Dunnuck
A youthful bright ruby hue, the 2022 Barolo Coste di Rose is fresh and minty with aromas of ripe raspberries and pressed roses. Medium-bodied, it offers well-defined ripe tannins, refreshing acidity, and an immediacy that retains great clarity. Drink 2026-2042.