Barolo Albe G D Vajra 2019

Barolo Albe, G. D. Vajra, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy, 2019      

Grape: 100% Nebbiolo blended from 3 high altitude vineyards, sustainable farming, organic, aged in large oak vats for 26 to 32 months.

Producer Tasting Note: 

The 2019 Barolo Albe features a classic pigeon blood garnet colour, with a very lively core. A rush of red berries, raspberries, and red currants is wrapped by a layer of sweet spices. The mouthfeel opens with a gorgeous balance, great energy and refined tannins, and the aftertaste echoes the aromatics with lingering complexity.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Barolo. Youthful mid ruby. A concentrated marasca and raspberry nose with balsamic, pet-shop hints heightening the complexity of this wine. Compact sour cherry, with a fragrant cranberry and sour-cherry finish and fine, powdery tannins. Long, fragrant and completely dry."

17+/20 points, Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com, July 2023 

"This is certainly one of the most popular and versatile wines made in Italy, and deservedly so. The well-priced G.D. Vajra 2019 Barolo Albe shows some ripe fruit and softness with cherry, dried raspberry and crushed rose. This vintage is similar in character to the 2016 release in that both vintages offer a linear style with good structure at the back. The mouthfeel is polished and long, affording accessibility and complexity too."

94/100 points, Monica Larner, WINE ADVOCATE, August 2023

Food Pairing:

Risotto with truffles, roast duck, ribeye steak, chestnut gnocchi with Gorgonzola cream sauce.