Vajra
G.D. Barolo Ravera 2021
Other years:
2017| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 30 months in 25-50 hl Slavonian oak barrels. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | G.D. Barolo Ravera 2021 |
| Color | Intense blood red. |
| Perfume | Ample and persistent aroma of cooked fruit, spices and autumn leaves. |
| Taste | Tannins of great balance and a long finish full of delicate spices. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2017 |
Description
Barolo Ravera is a Piedmontese wine with a Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin (DOCG). This still red wine is made from a 100% Nebbiolo blend. The vines, planted at 360 meters above sea level, are grown in fragile soil exposed to erosion. This highly fertile soil enjoys a breezy microclimate and is characterized by fossil marl interspersed with sandy deposits that are quite rich in iron. The soil composition and microclimate give the grapes a distinctive minerality. The first vintage of Barolo Ravera from the Piedmontese winery G.D. Vajra dates back to 2010. The grapes used to produce this Barolo are harvested strictly by hand. The harvest takes place in October. During the winemaking process, maceration lasts a total of 45 days, five of which are submerged cap macerations. Malolactic fermentation then follows in stainless steel the following spring. This process is followed by maturation in 30-hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels. The barrel maturation phase lasts 30 months, after which the wine is bottled and released for sale. This Barolo can age in the bottle for up to 20 years. The result is a well-structured wine, a wine with a bold personality and an intriguing flavor.
Awards
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2021
95/100
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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2021
97/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- 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 Ravera 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vajra |
| Origin | Barolo (CN) |
| Wine making | The grapes are harvested by hand. Fermentation lasts 30-40 days. |
| Aging | 30 months in 25-50 hl Slavonian oak barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |