G.D. Vajra Barolo Coste di Rose 2021

95 points Wine Spectator: "Bright cherry, strawberry, rose, menthol and iron flavors weave throughout this elegant, intense red. Picks up accents of licorice and tar while winding down on the complex, focused aftertaste. Best from 2028 through 2047." A tiny, secret vineyard a stone's throw from the village of Barolo's castle, Coste di Rose is a dune of pure sandstone, which is responsible for its effusive, beautiful rose and cherry notes, ultra silky mid-palate and powder-fine tannin. Giuseppe's Beatles or Beach Boys of the lineup, harmonious for Sunday morning listening (or Barolo sipping, anyone?), this is the most ethereal of the lineup. But in the '21 vintage, there's extra heft and density behind it and wow, Coste di Rose is even more wonderful for it! -Marcus