G.D. Barbera d'Alba 2024

Description

Still red Barbera d'Alba DOC, 13.5% ABV, produced by Vajra. 100% Barbera, 0.75 L bottle, 2024 vintage. A Barbera d'Alba that embodies the essence of the Piedmont region, produced with passion and respect for tradition by the Vajra family. The winery is located in the hamlet of Vergne, at the highest point of the municipality of Barolo, surrounded by its vineyards, which have been organically farmed for over 50 years. The grapes are fermented individually for an average of 15-20 days, at a temperature below 30°C. Rich and vibrant, with violet flowers, blueberries, and plums, with hints of sweet spices and fresh thyme. Deep purple. Dense and layered, utterly captivating and caressing, with elegant acidity, ripe fruits such as sweet blackberries, cranberries, and a lingering finish of licorice and anise.

Details

Perfume

Rich and vibrant, with violet flowers, blueberries and plums, with hints of sweet spices and fresh thyme.

Color

Intense purple.

Taste

Dense and layered, absolutely charming and caressing, with elegant acidity, ripe fruit such as sweet blackberries, cranberries and a lingering liquorice and aniseed finish.

Serve at:

14 -16 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Vajra

From this winery

• Start up year: 1972
• Oenologist: Aldo e Giuseppe Vaira
• Bottles produced: 500.000
• Hectares: 80

Nestled in the hamlet of Vergne, at the highest point of the Barolo region, the winery is surrounded by its own vineyards, organically farmed for over 50 years.

A true family estate, G.D. Vajra blends tradition and innovation with heartfelt authenticity. Today, alongside founders Aldo and Milena Vaira, the new generation — Giovanni, Francesca, and Isidoro — carries the vision forward, also overseeing the historic Luigi Baudana estate in Serralunga d’Alba since 2009.

Every bottle reflects the family’s artisanal spirit and deep-rooted connection to the land, offering wines with soul, identity, and a timeless elegance. Read more

Piedmont

Technical Sheet

Name	Vajra G.D. Barbera d'Alba 2024
Type	Red green still
Denomination	Barbera d'Alba DOC
Vintage	2024
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	13.5% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Barbera
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Vendor	Vajra
Origin	Barolo (CN)
Harvest	The grapes are usually harvested in the second half of September. To capture the best aromas, each vineyard is harvested at its optimum stage of ripeness.
Fermentation temperature	Below 30 °C.
Fermentation	15-20 days.
Wine making	The grapes are fermented individually for an average of 15-20 days at a free temperature of less than 30 °C. Barbera is often treated with shorter, more vigorous macerations. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel followed by racking.
Aging	14 months mainly in stainless steel, before racking and blending.
Allergens	Contains sulphites