G.D. VajraBarolo Bricco delle Viole 2018

Product code: 14813
£71.65 inc VAT
Italy
Red Wine from
Piedmont, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Barolo
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: G.D. Vajra
Alcohol
Alcohol: 15%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Aldo and Giuseppe Vajra
Grape
Grape: Nebbiolo
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Barolo
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: G.D. Vajra
Alcohol
Alcohol: 15%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Aldo and Giuseppe Vajra
Grape
Grape: Nebbiolo
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

Product Notes

G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a premium wine that embodies the essence of the Piedmont region of Italy. It is made using 100% Nebbiolo grapes, which are hand-harvested from the Bricco delle Viole vineyard, one of the region's most prestigious vineyards. The wine is aged for 30 months in Slovenian oak barrels, giving it a rich and complex aroma of spices, red fruits, and flowers. On the palate, it is full-bodied with firm tannins and a persistent finish. G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a wine that is perfect for pairing with bold-flavored dishes or aged cheeses, making it a must-have for any wine lover.

Tasting Notes

Brilliant ruby red in colour. On the nose, there is an incredible bouquet of purple flowers, raspberries and redcurrants, which interlace with hints of rose, rhubarb, toffee apple and incense. As the wine opens, layers of marasca cherries, white truffle, lavender and anise fill the nose. Expressive yet balanced on the palate, red fruit flavours, subtle minerality and refined tannins carry through onto the long finish.

About the Winery

G.D. Vajra

Established in 1972 by Guiseppe Domenico Vajra (GD Vajra), this winery is located in the tallest village of Barolo in the north-western part of Italy. Here, the vineyards are located at an altitude of 400m. This brand uses grapes cultivated from its family-owned vineyards to craft exquisite wines. Today, all the 40 hectares of vineyards and the winery are managed by Vajra’s son, Aldo, along with his wife and children. Thanks to the popularity of these wines, the village of Barolo is quite well-known to wine lovers across the globe today.

The grapes produced here are relatively of a small yield when compared to other brands; however, they stand apart in terms of fragrance and elegance. Since the vineyards are located at an elevated level, these grapes ripen quite slowly, but they when they do, you will notice that they are full with a character and taste that cannot be described in words. Thanks to the height of the vineyards and the micro-climate that prevails in this region throughout the year, the grapes are of extremely high quality.

The most popular vineyards of the GD Vajra group are located in areas such as Bricco delle Viole, Fossati, Coste di Vergne and La Volta. The vines here are very fertile and fragrant because of the unique soil quality that is rich in calcareous marl. Aldo’s Barolo Wines are very popular because they are made from grapes sourced from a single vineyard.

These Barolo wines are crafted using the traditional winemaking method, where Aldo mixes traditional winemaking styles with new techniques to bring out wines that are more fragrant and elegant than before. These wines are aged for about 3.5 years in GD Vajra’s sophisticated cellars, before they are sent for bottling. These qualities make this brand of wine, one of the best not only in the Barolo village but also in Italy.

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