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G.D. Vajra
Barolo, 2017

 

Barolo

€89.50

750ml Bottle

Sensually enticing wine with great aromatic resonance: lavender, graphite, violet, rose and a hint of pine. A commanding wine with beautiful and refined structure.  

Among the historical vineyards of Barolo, Bricco delle Viole is the highest and the closest to the Alps. It rises from 400 to 480 meters above sea level, on the Western ridge of the village. Its name, “Hill of Violets”, originates from the owers that blossom early here due to the perfect south exposure. Bricco delle Viole is aged in large Slavonian casks, between 30 and 42 months. 

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Quick Facts
Winemaker (s)
Giuseppe and Aldo Vaira
Domaine
G.D. Vajra
Cuvée
Bricco delle Viole
Vintage
2017
Type
Red Wine
Grape (s)
100% Nebbiolo
Country
Italy
Region
Piemonte
Appellation
Barolo
Farming Practice
Practicing Biodynamic
Alcohol
14.5%
Bottle Size
750ml Bottle
Closure Type
Natural Cork
Food Pairing
Red Meat
Vegan
Vegan
Winemaker

Producer's Profile

Giuseppe and Aldo Vaira

G.D. Vajra

Aldo Vaira and his family produce wines of extreme freshness and finesse. Their compellingly articulate wines are emblematic of the ‘New Barolo’. It is as if their own serenity can be perceived in the sculpture of their glowing wines.

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Region

G.D. Vajra

Aldo Vaira's wines are characterised by pristine flavours and clearly defined perfumes. These characters are attributable to the position of his vineyards at about 400 metres above sea level in the village of Vergne in the commune of Barolo. G.D. Vajra was established in 1972 and named after Aldo's father, Giuseppe Domenico Vajra. Aldo has been gradually increasing the area under vine to 60 hectares, of which 10 are Nebbiolo for Barolo, located in such strategic spots as Bricco delle Viole, Fossati, La Volta and Coste di Vergne. A traditionalist, Aldo adheres to old-style winemaking methods, though blends these with new techniques, such as temperature-controlled fermentation, to produce such superbly elegant wines.
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