Dolcetto is usually the easiest-drinking red grape from Piemonte, however this historical vineyard in the commune of Barolo is over 100 years old. The organic G.D. Vajra 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba Coste & Fossati offers raw, punchy flavors with big intensity and loads of soft dark fruit. There is a wild factor to this wine that you always get with the best expressions of this much-beloved grape. A warming climate has actually helped Dolcetto, as this variety does very well during the warm summer season. An older demographic appreciated Dolcetto made without oak, but styles changed and wood barrels were added to the winemaking regime. In recent years, the trend has favored a return to the original Dolcetto, and wood use is today considered too invasive. This is a full and generous wine with dark fruit and hints of natural spiciness on the close.