G.D. Vajra Barolo Rosabella Rosato

The Vajra family has been cultivating Bricco delle Viole, the highest cru in Comune di Barolo, since the 1880s. Aldo Vajra took over the estate at just fifteen in 1968, and under his direction, the estate achieved the region's first organic certification in 1971. Aldo also revitalized local grape varieties, including Freisa and initiated the cultivation of Rhine Riesling in Piemonte. Today, the family manages 40 hectares of vineyards, with prized plots like Fossati, Coste de Vergne, and La Volta. Their high-elevation vineyards contribute to the wines’ finesse and complexity. The Vajra estate remains a family-owned, independent winery, now involving Aldo’s children and a team of professionals, dedicated to maintaining tradition while embracing innovation. Rosabella is a rosé de saignée made from primarily Nebbiolo (90%), and Dolcetto and Barbera (10%) grapes, sourced from young vineyards across Barolo, La Morra, Novello, Sinio, and Serralunga. The wine was briefly aged in stainless steel and bottled in January 2022. Tasting notes reveal a delicate and translucent rosé with floral scents, cherry, wild strawberry, and a hint of candied plum and incense, offering a bright palate with lingering minerality and a persistent finish.

• Producer: G.D. Vajra
• Region: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
• Varieties: Nebbiolo
• Alcohol: 12.5%