{"title":"Single Vineyard Barolo","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"g-d-vajra-barolo-coste-di-rose-2022","title":"2022 G.D. Vajra Barolo Coste di Rose | 96 Point Single Vineyard Barolo","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96 Point Single-Vineyard Barolo | One of Barolo's Best-Kept Secrets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose petals, red cherry and silky tannins — an extraordinarily elegant Barolo from a remarkable vineyard of almost pure sand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose. 47-day maceration. Large Slavonian oak. Pure Vajra elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Single-Vineyard Barolo | Perfume, Elegance \u0026amp; Silky Tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“One of the most seductive wines in the Vajra range — intensely perfumed, beautifully mineral and remarkably graceful, with the sandy soils of Coste di Rose giving Nebbiolo extraordinary finesse.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant ruby-garnet with beautiful transparency and youthful vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally fragrant, opening with \u003cstrong\u003ered cherry, amarena cherry, cranberry, strawberry and plum\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by violet and delicate florals. With air come sweet spices, dark chocolate, nutmeg, clove, white pepper, fresh mint and orange zest. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, long and beautifully elegant. Juicy red and dark fruits are carried by lively acidity and a distinctive fine-grained tannin structure. There's excellent concentration, but Coste di Rose never feels heavy — the overriding impression is one of \u003cstrong\u003epurity, perfume and finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and mineral-driven, with red fruit, citrus and a beautiful crushed-limestone character lingering through the finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling's review particularly highlights the wine's floral character, crunchy red fruit and rose petals, with \u003cstrong\u003echalky yet silky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Wine Advocate's Monica Larner describes the 2022 as taut and elegant, with rose, violet, orange and cassis characters and greater structure than Coste di Rose typically displays. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose – One of Barolo's Best-Kept Secrets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where this wine becomes fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis a small MGA within the \u003cstrong\u003eComune di Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, sitting on a steep slope running from Bosco della Fava towards the border with Monforte d'Alba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd its geology is extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top of the vineyard sits an approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive-Metre-High Dune of Arenarie di Diano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—a dramatic reminder of just how sandy this vineyard is. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese soils are fundamental to the personality of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere heavier clay-rich Barolo vineyards can produce more muscular and imposing Nebbiolo, Coste di Rose's sand contributes something completely different:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilkiness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic lift.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVajra itself describes the vineyard as producing distinctive notes of \u003cstrong\u003echerry, rose petals, mint and sweet spices\u003c\/strong\u003e, with silky tannins and a juicy palate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pretty Side of Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think Barolo has to be enormous, tannic and difficult when young, Coste di Rose is a wonderful counterargument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most immediately seductive of Vajra's single-vineyard Barolos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sandy soils give the Nebbiolo an almost ethereal quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose Petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Zest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrushed Limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Barolo built around \u003cstrong\u003ebeauty rather than brute force\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand the vineyard is sustainably and organically certified. Vajra has been committed to organic farming principles since Aldo Vajra began adopting them in \u003cstrong\u003e1971\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e27 September 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand underwent an extraordinary level of selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were sorted manually:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst — directly on the vine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond — as whole bunches on the sorting table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThird — berry by berry after destemming.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen comes one of the numbers I love about this wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e47 Days of Maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith submerged cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's traditional, serious Barolo winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd maturation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22 Months in Large 25hl Slavonian Oak Casks.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot small new-oak barrels designed to dominate the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge traditional casks allow the Nebbiolo and vineyard to remain front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.D. Vajra – One of Barolo's Benchmark Families\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gdvajra.it\/en\/barolo-docg-coste-di-rose?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eG.D. Vajra\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has become one of the reference-point estates of modern Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's particularly compelling about Vajra is the balance between tradition and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren't old-fashioned wines in the sense of being rustic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNor are they modern Barolos overwhelmed by oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the focus is on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume • Freshness • Vineyard • Fine Tannin • Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Coste di Rose might be the most seductive example of that philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 – Low Yields, Serious Concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 was warm and dry, but cooler September conditions arrived at exactly the right time for Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVajra describes the vintage as producing \u003cstrong\u003elow yields but vibrant, flavourful and juicy wines\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important for Coste di Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard naturally tends toward delicacy and perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage gives it an additional layer of \u003cstrong\u003estructure and concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, without sacrificing its signature elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Advocate specifically notes that the 2022 is a little more structured and powerful than Coste di Rose typically is. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTajarin with white truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal with sage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrasato al Barolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsso Buco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParmigiano-Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf drinking young, I'd give this \u003cstrong\u003eat least an hour or two in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e and serve it in a large Burgundy or Nebbiolo glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might be the \u003cstrong\u003emost immediately seductive of Vajra's cru Barolos\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose MGA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary sandy Arenarie di Diano terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriple-sorted fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e47-day maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22 months in large Slavonian oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$155.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is seriously good buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, Vajra's Australian importer currently lists the \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Coste di Rose at $164 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e, while another Australian retailer has it at $165. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo at \u003cstrong\u003e$155\u003c\/strong\u003e, the value proposition is even stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd compared with the prices now being asked for many single-vineyard Barolos, this looks exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't merely a step up from Albe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a completely different expression of Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbe gives you classic blended Barolo character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose gives you terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silky tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extraordinary perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what makes single-vineyard Barolo so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Silky. Mineral. Ethereal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 G.D. Vajra Barolo Coste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those wines that shows Barolo doesn't need enormous power to be profound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 James Suckling. 95 Wine Advocate. Single-Vineyard Barolo. $155 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 One of Barolo's best-kept-secret vineyards and, at this price, one of the most compelling wines in the entire G.D. Vajra range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.D. 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Single-vineyard Nebbiolo. A Barolo built for the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Jeb Dunnuck | 95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Single-Vineyard Barolo | Power, Minerality \u0026amp; Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A serious, mineral-driven Barolo — dark cherry, iron, graphite and florals wrapped around powerful tannins and remarkable energy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant medium ruby-garnet with the transparency and luminosity of great Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Initially restrained, then gradually unfolding to reveal \u003cstrong\u003efresh cherry, dried flowers, hibiscus and orange peel\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside graphite, iron, sandalwood, herbs and earthy mineral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e More powerful and structured than Vajra's Coste di Rose, with broader shoulders and a firmer tannin profile. Cherry and red fruit sit within a framework of \u003cstrong\u003eiron, graphite and mineral depth\u003c\/strong\u003e, while vibrant acidity gives the wine tremendous energy and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, firm and mineral, with dried flowers, orange peel, spice and ferrous notes lingering alongside beautifully defined Nebbiolo tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck's Audrey Frick awarded the wine \u003cstrong\u003e96+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly highlighting its depth, firm tannins, mineral richness and combination of fresh cherry, graphite and iron. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling found a beautifully aromatic wine with \u003cstrong\u003etea, hibiscus, orange rind, sandalwood and dried flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, backed by an ethereal quality of fruit and a strong tannin backbone. His recommendation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter from 2029.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious cellar Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera – One of the Great Vineyards of Novello\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis widely regarded as the most important single vineyard in the \u003cstrong\u003eComune di Novello\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the south-western part of the Barolo zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVajra's parcels lie within the vineyard's southern amphitheatre, at approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e300–380 metres above sea level.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe geology is particularly complex, with \u003cstrong\u003eTortonian marls intermingling with Serravallian sandstone and clay\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat complexity helps create a Barolo with a very different personality from Vajra's Coste di Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere Coste di Rose is about \u003cstrong\u003eperfume and silk\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ravera is about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure. Minerality. Energy. Longevity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Electric Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiuseppe Vaira's description of Ravera captures its personality beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe says he's fascinated by the vineyard's \u003cstrong\u003e“indomitable personality”\u003c\/strong\u003e, comparing its crisp, direct and electric character to the sound of a \u003cstrong\u003eTelecaster guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a brilliant way to think about this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something almost electrically charged about great Ravera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't soft, immediately seductive Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt demands attention.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera vs Coste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two Vajra cru Barolos make a fascinating comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e is the prettier wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose petals\u003cbr\u003eRed cherry\u003cbr\u003eStrawberry\u003cbr\u003eSandy soils\u003cbr\u003eSilky tannins\u003cbr\u003ePerfume \u0026amp; finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera\u003c\/strong\u003e is the more structured wine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarker cherry\u003cbr\u003eGraphite\u003cbr\u003eIron\u003cbr\u003eHerbs\u003cbr\u003eFirmer tannins\u003cbr\u003eMineral energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's one of the great things about buying single-vineyard Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely different wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 – Ravera Shines in a Warm Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRavera is becoming increasingly fascinating in the context of warmer Piedmont vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts elevation and location help retain freshness, giving the vineyard an ability to preserve \u003cstrong\u003etension, acidity and structure even during warmer growing seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes Ravera a particularly compelling vineyard for the future of Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 2022 demonstrates why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the warmth of the vintage, the wine remains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck's review specifically emphasises the wine's \u003cstrong\u003efirmer tannins, mineral depth and richness\u003c\/strong\u003e, while James Suckling praises its unique balance and ethereal fruit. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.D. Vajra – One of Barolo's Benchmark Estates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gdvajra.it\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eG.D. Vajra\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has become one of the reference-point family estates of modern Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's particularly impressive is how clearly the individual vineyards speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbe\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you the complete, traditional blended expression of Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you perfume and silky elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you structure, minerality and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then \u003cstrong\u003eBricco delle Viole\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the range into another expression again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what great producers do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey don't make every vineyard taste the same.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey let the site speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrasato al Barolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-braised beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsso Buco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTajarin with truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParmigiano-Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're drinking it young, I'd give it \u003cstrong\u003eat least two hours in a decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter still?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePut it in the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Vajra Barolo I'd be particularly inclined to cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck suggests:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026–2046\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile James Suckling believes the wine will be better from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2029.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd have no hesitation putting this away for \u003cstrong\u003e10–20 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tannin, acidity and mineral structure are all there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera MGA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovello\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-elevation vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplex marl, sandstone and clay terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.D. Vajra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20+ year cellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a single-vineyard Barolo of this pedigree, from a producer of Vajra's quality, that's compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut here's the important distinction if you're deciding between the Vajra wines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbe – $112\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe value play. Classic, approachable Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose – $155\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seductive one. Perfumed, silky and immediately beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera – $199\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe serious one.\u003c\/strong\u003e More powerful, mineral and structured, with the architecture to evolve for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf I were buying Vajra for the cellar, \u003cstrong\u003eRavera would be very high on my list\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Mineral. Electric. Age-worthy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 G.D. Vajra Barolo Ravera\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brilliant demonstration of the serious side of Nebbiolo — combining the perfume and transparency of Barolo with iron, graphite, structure and extraordinary mineral drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Jeb Dunnuck. 95 James Suckling. Ravera. $199 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A superb single-vineyard Barolo for the cellar — give it time and this could become something very special.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.D. Vajra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52497578688814,"sku":"LV-GDV-RAV-BAROLO-2024","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2021G.D.VajraBaroloRavera.webp?v=1787641731"},{"product_id":"g-d-vajra-barolo-bricco-delle-viole-2020","title":"2020 G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole | 98 Point Flagship Barolo","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 98 Point Flagship Barolo | One of G.D. Vajra's Greatest Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines dating to 1931. Barolo's highest historic vineyard. 57-day maceration. An extraordinary expression of Nebbiolo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pinnacle of the G.D. Vajra range — perfume, power, minerality and breathtaking finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 96 Points – Vinous | 96 Points – Wine Enthusiast | 95 Points – Decanter | 95 Points – The Wine Advocate | 95 Points – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlagship Single-Vineyard Barolo | Perfume, Precision \u0026amp; Extraordinary Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The complete Vajra Barolo — old vines, extreme altitude, extraordinary perfume and chiselled tannins combining in a wine of remarkable depth without weight.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2020 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18\/20 – Jancis Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an extraordinary wall of critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck called the 2020 one of the most complete wines he had tasted from Vajra, awarding it \u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e and highlighting its combination of concentration, velvety texture and an almost weightless quality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBricco delle Viole – The Flagship of G.D. Vajra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the vineyard at the heart of G.D. Vajra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBricco delle Viole.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiterally:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Hill of Violets.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVajra describes it as one of Barolo's historic vineyards and the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest and closest to the Alps\u003c\/strong\u003e, rising from approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400–480 metres above sea level.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSitting on the western ridge of the village of Barolo, its south-facing slopes enjoy an extraordinary amount of sunlight, with early sunrise and late sunset combined with dramatic day-night temperature variation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the vines?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome date back to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1931.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious old-vine Nebbiolo. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Barolo Defined by Altitude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBricco delle Viole has a personality all its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elevation and dramatic diurnal temperature variation help preserve the perfume and freshness of Nebbiolo even as the grapes reach full maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a wine defined by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViolet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry \u0026amp; Kirsch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Orange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbs \u0026amp; Sage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't Barolo built around sheer muscle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about \u003cstrong\u003earomatic intensity, energy and finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVajra itself describes Bricco delle Viole as producing profound Barolo with \u003cstrong\u003ebright aromatics, chiselled tannins and subtle minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luminous ruby-garnet with remarkable clarity and the transparent beauty of mature-vine Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinary perfume. \u003cstrong\u003eViolet, dried rose, kirsch and wild raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e emerge first, followed by blood orange, sweet herbs, tea leaf, white pepper, lavender and subtle mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated yet almost weightless. Cherry and raspberry fruit is carried by vibrant acidity and beautifully chiselled Nebbiolo tannins. There's serious structure underneath, but everything feels precise, elegant and extraordinarily composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and detailed, with cherry, wild berries, flowers, citrus and mineral notes continuing long after the wine leaves the palate. Vajra's own description emphasises the wine's finesse, youthful tannins and very long ageing potential. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57 Days on Skins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is proper Barolo winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was harvested across three separate picking days in October 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen came an extraordinary level of selection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst — manually in the vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond — whole bunches on the sorting table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThird — individual berries after destemming.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation took place traditionally in Vajra's custom-designed vertical vats with gentle extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen came:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57 DAYS OF MACERATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eunder submerged cap. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious traditional Nebbiolo territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd maturation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e28 Months in Large Slavonian Oak Casks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eof \u003cstrong\u003e25 and 50 hectolitres\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo attempt to bury this extraordinary vineyard beneath small new-oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo. Vineyard. Time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2020 – A Remarkable Barolo Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG.D. Vajra describes 2020 as one of the \u003cstrong\u003elongest growing seasons of the decade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite early budbreak, the season slowed through spring and summer, ultimately resulting in a late harvest and a vegetative cycle estimated at around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e213 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine identifies \u003cstrong\u003egreat aromatics, varietal authenticity and gorgeous tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e as the signatures of the vintage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Bricco delle Viole seems to have captured those qualities perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Galloni awarded it \u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting dark cherry, kirsch, blood orange, spice and lavender while praising its sublime balance. James Suckling also awarded \u003cstrong\u003e96\u003c\/strong\u003e, finding power and vertical structure wrapped around fine mineral tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe G.D. Vajra Flagship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an important distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbe\u003c\/strong\u003e is the extraordinary-value introduction to Vajra Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoste di Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you perfume, sand and silky elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavera\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you structure, iron and mineral power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBricco delle Viole is the flagship.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinous explicitly identifies it as Vajra's flagship Barolo. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when you taste it, you understand why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the perfume of Coste di Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure and energy of Ravera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's another dimension here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompleteness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's precisely what Jeb Dunnuck picked up when awarding it \u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Wine Built for Decades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't be fooled by the perfume and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious cellar Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Spectator recommends \u003cstrong\u003e2027–2048\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Jeb Dunnuck expects the wine to age slowly over the next \u003cstrong\u003etwo to three decades\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily cellar this for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–25+ years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're opening one now, give it plenty of air and a large glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you only have one bottle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellar it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTajarin with white truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrasato al Barolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-braised beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsso Buco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParmigiano-Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the wine that brings the entire Vajra story together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBricco delle Viole MGA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400–480 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Barolo's highest historic vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines dating back to 1931\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriple-sorted fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e57-day maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e28 months in large Slavonian oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd your RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$199.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003e98-point flagship Barolo from historic vines dating back to 1931\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the bottle I'd put at the \u003cstrong\u003etop of the Vajra range\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Liquid Vibe site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot simply because it has the highest score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it has everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe altitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd decades of life ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Profound. Mineral. Weightless. Complete.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2020 G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the great wines of the Vajra estate and a beautiful demonstration of what elite Barolo can achieve: \u003cstrong\u003eenormous depth without heaviness and serious structure without sacrificing elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Jeb Dunnuck. 96 James Suckling. 96 Vinous. Vines Dating to 1931. $199 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 At $199, this is one of the standout buys in the entire Vajra collection — a genuine flagship Barolo that belongs in any serious Piedmont cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.D. 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