Vajra
G.D. Barolo Ravera 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 30 months in large Slavonian oak barrels (25–50 hl). |
- Name: Barolo DOCG 2022, 100% Nebbiolo, still red wine from Piedmont.
- Origin Ravera: Vineyard at 360m on fossil marl and sand, with a breezy microclimate.
- Vinification: Hand-picked and macerated for 45 days, 5 of which with submerged cap.
- Ageing: 30 months in Slavonian oak, with ageing potential up to 20 years.
- Tasting: Red fruits and leather, ideal with meats, game and cheeses.
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Ravera by G.D. Vajra is a still red wine with Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin from Piedmont, elegantly expressing the authenticity of Nebbiolo. On the palate, it stands out for its breadth, supported by firm and harmonious tannins and a distinct mineral imprint. The bouquet blends notes of red fruits, autumn leaves and sweet spices, enriched by earthy nuances and light touches of leather. The sip reveals a vibrant freshness and a solid structure, finishing with a long and savoury finish. It is an expression with remarkable ageing potential, capable of gaining complexity and finesse over the years.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the prestigious Ravera vineyard, located in the municipality of Novello. The vines grow at an altitude of about three hundred and sixty metres, rooted in complex and fragile soil. The terrain alternates between Tortonian fossil marls, Serravallian clays and sandy deposits rich in iron. This geological architecture, combined with a constantly ventilated microclimate, encourages balanced ripening of the grapes. These environmental conditions are directly reflected in the glass, giving the wine profound minerality and a solid structure.
How it is produced
Production begins in autumn with a rigorous manual harvest and careful selection of the bunches. Vinification involves fermentation in truncated conical vats, followed by maceration for about forty-five days, five of which are with the cap submerged. In spring, after malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine begins a slow ageing process in large Slavonian oak barrels, a fundamental step to harmonise its structural components. Bottling only takes place once perfect organoleptic stability has been achieved.
History and Curiosities
Born in the prestigious Ravera vineyard of Novello, this wine embodies the vision of G.D. Vajra, a pioneering company in organic farming since 1971. First produced in 2010, the label has achieved quality heights rewarded with 97 points. A red wine with a twenty-year ageing potential, symbolising the enduring elegance of Piedmont.
Awards
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2022
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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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:
16 - 18 °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 Ravera 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 | History and Curiosities Born in the prestigious Ravera vineyard of Novello, this wine embodies the vision of G.D. Vajra, a pioneering company in organic farming since 1971. First produced in 2010, the label has achieved quality heights rewarded with 97 points. A red wine with a twenty-year ageing potential, symbolising the enduring elegance of Piedmont. |
| Origin | Ravera Vineyard, Novello (Piedmont), Italy |
| Climate | Ventilated microclimate |
| Soil composition | Fossil marls (Tortonian marls), with intercalations of sandstone and Serravallian clays and sandy deposits rather rich in iron |
| Harvest | October |
| Fermentation | 30–40 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; fermentation in vertical/truncated-cone vats with pumping over and punching down; maceration of approximately 45 days (5 days with submerged cap); malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing for approximately 30 months in large Slavonian oak barrels; bottling |
| Wine making | Manual harvest in October; fermentation in vertical/truncated conical vats with pumping over and punching down; maceration for about 45 days (5 days with submerged cap); malolactic fermentation in stainless steel in spring; ageing for about 30 months in large Slavonian oak casks (25–50 hl) followed by bottling. |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 30 months in large Slavonian oak barrels (25–50 hl). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |