Vajra
G.D. Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 22 months of aging in large Slavonian casks of 25 and 50 hectoliters. |
Description
Organic Barolo DOCG, 14.5% ABV, produced by Vajra. 100% Nebbiolo. Aged 30 to 42 months in large Slavonian barrels. A Barolo that expresses the excellence of the Piedmont terroir, with floral and mineral aromas, hints of wild berries, black cherry, violet petals, and a hint of pine. On the palate, it is succulent and full of energy, with refined tannins and exceptional purity. Awarded 5 points by the Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS), 95/100 by Decanter, 97/100 by James Suckling, 97/100 by Robert Parker, and 96/100 by Vinous.
Awards
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2022
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1972
- Oenologist: Aldo e Giuseppe Vaira
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 80
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
| Name | Vajra G.D. Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vajra |
| Story | 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 flowers that blossom early, thanks to the perfect south exposure. Up above the fogs, Bricco delle Viole enjoys the earliest sunrise and the last sunset every day. Thanks to this pure light, a dramatic diurnal temperature range and the age of its vines dating back to 1931, 1949 and 1968, Bricco delle Viole generates a profound Barolo of bright aromatics, chiseled tannins and subtle minerality. |
| Origin | Bricco delle Viole MGA, Comune di Barolo |
| Harvest | The fruit for this was picked on October. Grapes were sorted manually three times: directly on the vine, as whole clusters on the sorting tables and lastly as single berries after destemming. |
| Production technique | In 1971, Aldo Vajra, then still a university student, was one of the earliest to adopt organic farming in Piemonte. Vineyards have been nurtured, and soil preserved, by grassing and spontaneous cover crop for almost 50 years now. They are sustainable and organic certified. With an incredible ratio of manual work per hectare, farming at Vajra is a labor of love and "recipe-free" attention. Intense research is also placed into monitoring and improving the biodiversity of both flora and fauna not just in the vineyards, but also in the winery fields and forests. |
| Wine making | Vinification was carried out in custom-designed vertical tini, with gentle punch down and pump-overs. Maceration was very long, lasting 49 days with submerged-cap. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation occurred in stainless steel during the following spring. |
| Aging | 22 months of aging in large Slavonian casks of 25 and 50 hectoliters. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |