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G.D. Vajra, Barolo Albe, 2016

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by G.D. Vajra
$79.99
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All roads lead to Vajra, and Albe is the door most people walk through first. It's a Barolo built from three high-altitude vineyards around the village of Vergne, the highest village in the commune of Barolo, which keeps the wine fresh, aromatic and alpine in feel. Vajra is a benchmark Piedmont family estate, and Albe shows their gift for combining structure with lift. 2016 was a celebrated, classic Barolo vintage with the grip to age. Decant it, or tuck it away a few years.

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More about G.D. Vajra

G.D. Vajra traces back to 1968, when Aldo Vajra inherited his grandparents' farm in Vergne, the highest village in Barolo. He was a pioneer of organic viticulture in Piedmont—certified in 1971, decades before it became fashionable. His Langhe Nebbiolo showcases the grape at its most approachable, fermented naturally, aged in neutral oak.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2016

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Braised beef, mushroom risotto, roast veal, or aged Castelmagno.

Tasting Profile

Wild roses, red cherry, tar and a hint of tobacco. Medium to full body, bright acidity, firm fine-grained tannins. Long, fresh finish. Will age.

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