Vajra
G.D. Barolo Albe 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels before bottling. |
- Origin: Vineyards in Barolo located at high altitude in the Coste di Vergne, Fossati and La Volta areas
- Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo, hand-picked in October with triple selection of bunches
- Vinification: Fermentation in truncated conical vats for 25–40 days with pumping over and punching down
- Ageing: Maturation for around 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks, bottled 07/2024
- Profile and pairings: Notes of rose, red fruits and spices, fine tannins, ideal with game
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Albe by G.D. Vajra is a wine from Piedmont that enhances the elegance of Nebbiolo grapes. This blend from three high-altitude vineyards presents a bright garnet colour and a complex aromatic profile, enriched with notes of rose, red fruits, spices and subtle balsamic hints. On the palate, it is vibrant, supported by a pleasant acidity and elegant tannins that lead to a persistent finish, ideal for pairing with fine meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
It originates in the municipality of Barolo, within the hamlet of Vergne. The grapes grow in the Coste di Vergne, Fossati and La Volta vineyards, situated between 380 and 480 metres above sea level. The area enjoys a well-sunned climate and night-time temperature variations, ideal for preserving the intensity of the aromas. Thanks to these climatic conditions and the different exposures, the terroir imparts the wine with a perfect harmony between freshness and structural depth.
How it is produced
Production begins in autumn with a manual harvest and a triple selection of the bunches. Red vinification takes place in truncated conical vats with gentle punching down and pumping over. After spontaneous malolactic fermentation, the wine undergoes a slow ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels. This period of rest perfects the elegance of the Nebbiolo, defining a harmonious and balanced flavour profile.
History and Curiosities
The Barolo Albe by G.D. Vajra is a sincere tribute to the masters of tradition. Its name evokes the sunrise over three distinct high-altitude vineyards located in Vergne: Coste di Vergne, Fossati and La Volta. Thanks to the combination of different terroirs and microclimates, the wine achieves perfect expressive harmony. For over fifty years, the family has practised rigorous organic farming, culminating in the 2022 vintage with an extraordinary Barolo DOCG bottled in July 2024.
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 Albe 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green 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 | History and Curiosities The Barolo Albe by G.D. Vajra is a sincere tribute to the masters of tradition. Its name evokes the sunrise over three distinct high-altitude vineyards located in Vergne: Coste di Vergne, Fossati and La Volta. Thanks to the combination of different terroirs and microclimates, the wine achieves perfect expressive harmony. For over fifty years, the family has practised rigorous organic farming, culminating in the 2022 vintage with an extraordinary Barolo DOCG bottled in July 2024. |
| Origin | Vergne (Barolo, Cuneo), Piedmont, Italy |
| Climate | Very sunny climate with marked temperature variation between day and night |
| Harvest | Second half of October |
| Fermentation | 25–40 days |
| Production technique | Red winemaking with fermentation in truncated cone vats, delicate pumping over and punching down; ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | Manual harvest (beginning of the second half of October) with transport in small crates and triple manual selection; red vinification with fermentation in truncated conical vats, gentle pumping over and punching down for 25–40 days (depending on the vintage and the vineyard); spontaneous malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing for about 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks before bottling. |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels before bottling. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |