2023 GD Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
Regular price $20.00
Unit price per
100% Dolcetto
In 1971, Aldo Vajra, then still a university student, was one of the earliest to adopt organic farming in Piemonte. Vineyards have been nurtured, and soil preserved, by grassing and spontaneous cover crop for almost 50 years now. They are sustainable and organic certified. With an incredible ratio of manual work per hectare, farming at Vajra is a labor of love and “recipe-free” attention. Intense research is also placed into monitoring and improving the biodiversity of both flora and fauna, not just in the vineyards.
Once upon a time, Dolcetto was cultivated in prime land, just above Nebbiolo vineyards. Vajra remains loyal to this approach and keeps farming it in places of true vocation so as to pay homage to this wonderful, often overlooked heritage of Piemonte. Rose petals & violets, raspberry and a hint of spice. Ever lovely, every time.