Red

Italy, Piedmont

Vajra Albe Barolo

0.75L | 14.5%

39 , 9 5

Nebbiolo

Vajra

Aantal

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Vajra Albe Barolo

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Exceptionally complex

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2025

Ready to drink 2025 - 2041

Past peak After 2041

Aromas

Red fruit Plums Flowers Licorice Bay leaf Anise Cocoa Liquorice Leather

Food Pairing

Roasted red meat Grilled red meat Dishes with truffle Aged cheeses

Vintage Report

2021 was an outstanding vintage for Piedmont, rated 96 points by Robert Parker. The conditions were ideal, resulting in balanced wines with good aging potential.

Our Review

2021 Barolo is a typical vintage, with enough freshness for some longevity, but also a lot of softness, making it quite approachable early on. This is a really good example of that, with plenty of reasonably soft tannins and ample red fruit. A truly excellent Barolo. For me, it's a Top 3 under 50 euros.

— Roel

This beautiful Barolo has been aged for an impressive 36 months in oak barrels, and the difference is immediately apparent. The Vajra family describes this Albe Barolo as "Barolo as Barolo was meant to be." It comes from their Fossati, Coste di Vergne, and La Volta vineyards. It boasts character, refined balance, beautiful aromas, and ripe tannins. The vineyards are sustainably managed.

The family business Vajra

GD Vajra was founded in 1972 by Aldo Vajra. The initials refer to his grandfather, from whom he inherited the vineyards. He and his wife built the company with the goal of producing wines under their own label. These wines are made exclusively from their own grapes. Over the years, daughter Francesca and sons Giuseppe and Isidoro also joined the company. They craft their Barolos traditionally: an emphasis on elegance with a refined bouquet and a balanced flavor. They achieve this by using stainless steel vats for vinification and large Slovenian oak barrels for aging. The Albe Barolo is a blend of Nebbiolo grapes from three vineyards: Fossati, Coste di Vegrne, and La Volta. Albe, in Italian, refers to the sunrise over the three vineyards. The vineyards are cultivated sustainably. Harvesting is done manually in the second half of October. The grapes are carefully selected in the vineyard. Vinification takes thirty to forty days, and aging in Slovenian oak barrels lasts approximately three years.

The harmonious Albe Barolo

The aroma offers notes of red fruit, plums, wood, flowers, and much more. We can't stop talking about the taste either; a whole lot of wine! Beautifully harmonious, with hints of licorice, bay leaf, anise, licorice, plum, cocoa, and black fruit! A great finish that perfectly suits this wine! This wine pairs perfectly with roasted and grilled red meat, truffle dishes, and aged cheeses.

Product details

Availability	Only 11 in stock!
Alcohol content	14.5%
Vintage	2021
Size	0.75L
Region	Piedmont
Sub-region	Barolo
Producer	Vajra
Varietal(s)	Nebbiolo
Oak aging	Yes, 3 years in large Slovenian oak barrels
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C
Storage at perfecte wijn	Air conditioned at 18°c