{"product_id":"gd-vajra-barolo-albe-2022","title":"G.D. Vajra Barolo \"Albe\" 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 14.5\u003cb\u003e%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocalization\u003c\/b\u003e: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e#9\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWine Spectator\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eTop 100 of 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barolo Albe shows an expressive nose with aromas of fresh cherries, crushed stones and roses. The mouthfeel is bright and energetic, with generous mouthfeel and a youthful tannic structure enriched by notes of raspberry and orange zest. Long, textural finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e94 points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eYou can't beat this value. The G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe is buttoned up with fresh primary fruit, and the wine does not have that hint of over-ripeness that is found across this vintage. The fruit is dark and savory, and there is a big mineral component to match, but the bouquet is nicely redolent of dark currant, plum, granite and a raspy dry note that brings crushed shale to mind. The tannins are quite impactful, and they give this wine extra runway for moderate bottle aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Domain\u003c\/b\u003e: The Vajra family has farmed Bricco delle Viole, the highest cru in Comune di Barolo, since the 1880s. At the young age of fifteen, Aldo Vajra embraced the dream to revive his family legacy. Displaying a vision and commitment belying his young age he took over the estate in 1968, turning a new page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAldo soon acquired the first organic certification of the region (1971), created private biotype selections (selezioni massali) of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto, pioneered the renaissance of Freisa, a noble yet forgotten local grape (1980) and the cultivation of Rhine Riesling in Piemonte (1985).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Vajra family continues the vineyard research focusing on the influence of soil and climate change. The winery is trail-blazing the rediscovery of Chiaretto di Nebbiolo and the wines of the 17th century – long before Barolo was created - through two limited-production wines: “N.S. della Neve” (a champagne-method rosé nature) and “Claré JC”, a partial whole-cluster fermentation of pure Nebbiolo.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh elevation vineyards are a unique factor to the Vajra wines for their ability to express finesse and remarkable complexity over power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttention to detail and humility towards nature, uncompromised efforts, and humanity: so are Aldo and Milena, now joined by their energetic children Giuseppe, Francesca, and Isidoro, and by an amazing team of young professionals in their quest for an authentic expression of their land into the wines. G.D. Vajra is an independent winery, entirely family-owned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44610884862209,"sku":"695798111320","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/products\/Albe.png?v=1772925682","url":"https:\/\/arrowine.com\/products\/gd-vajra-barolo-albe-2022","provider":"Arrowine \u0026 Cheese","version":"1.0","type":"link"}