{"product_id":"g-d-vajra-albe-barolo-2022","title":"2022 G.D. Vajra Albe Barolo | 94 Point Benchmark Barolo","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 94 Point Barolo | One of Piedmont's Great Value Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProper Barolo without the enormous price tag — perfume, structure and remarkable drinkability from one of Piedmont's benchmark families\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-altitude Nebbiolo. 22 months in large Slavonian oak. Outstanding value at $112.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – The Wine Front | 94 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Value Barolo | Perfume, Freshness \u0026amp; Silky Tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Everything we want from Barolo — roses, red fruit, citrus, spice and fine tannins — delivered with the purity and elegance that makes G.D. Vajra so compelling.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luminous, translucent garnet red with the classic colour and brilliance of Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully aromatic with \u003cstrong\u003erose petals, ripe cherry, amarena and wildflowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, opening further to cedar, juniper, forest floor, lemon blossom and blood orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, energetic and wonderfully composed. \u003cstrong\u003eMountain strawberry and juicy darker fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e flow through a silky palate, with orange peel, spice and earthy complexity emerging underneath. The tannins are refined and finely grained rather than aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, long and beautifully mineral, with red fruit, citrus, spice and fine Nebbiolo tannins lingering through the finish. Vajra's own 2022 technical sheet describes the wine as silky and refined, with a long mineral close. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Gary Walsh, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGary Walsh calls it a \u003cstrong\u003e“really good Albe”\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting deeper red fruits, spice, orange peel, rosehip perfume, freshness and a clean, long finish. James Suckling found rose petals, clementine peel and raspberry with supple fruit and silky 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\u003eAlbe – Traditional Barolo with a Twist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea behind \u003cstrong\u003eAlbe\u003c\/strong\u003e is brilliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being a single-vineyard Barolo, it pays tribute to the traditional Barolo practice of \u003cstrong\u003eblending vineyards to create balance and complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 is made from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egrown across high-elevation Barolo DOCG vineyards sitting between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e380–480 metres above sea level.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe different vineyards range from south-southeast to southwest exposures. The name \u003cstrong\u003eAlbe\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning \u003cem\u003esunrises\u003c\/em\u003e, refers to the different moments when the morning sun reaches these elevated vineyards. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautiful concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent vineyards. Different exposures. One complete expression of Barolo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Winemaking\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 between \u003cstrong\u003e23 September and 12 October 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e and underwent extraordinarily rigorous selection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst selection in the vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond selection as whole bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThird selection berry by berry after destemming.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation took place in custom vertical vats, with gentle punch-downs and pump-overs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen came an exceptionally long:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e36-day average maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eincluding partial submerged-cap fermentation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the maturation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22 months in large Slavonian oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eof 40, 50 and 75 hectolitres. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo attempt to smother the Nebbiolo in new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emphasis is on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit • Perfume • Tannin • Terroir • Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly where it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.D. Vajra – One of Barolo's Benchmark Family 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\/en\/barolo-albe-docg?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eG.D. Vajra\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has become one of the most respected family names in modern Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vajra family's philosophy combines traditional Piedmontese winemaking with meticulous vineyard management and an extraordinary focus on biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAldo Vajra was an early adopter of organic farming in Piedmont, beginning in \u003cstrong\u003e1971\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the vineyards are now sustainably and organically certified. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat attention to the vineyard translates directly into the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd they age beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 – A Different Kind of Barolo Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 was warm and dry, producing relatively low yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the crucial change came in September, when temperatures dropped and created much better conditions for the final ripening of Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVajra describes the resulting wines as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant, flavourful and juicy.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an important distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't an enormously austere Barolo that needs 15 years before you dare pull the cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Albe has genuine Barolo structure, but there's also \u003cstrong\u003egenerosity and accessibility\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGary Walsh specifically notes that it's already good to drink, while James Suckling says:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now or hold.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's extremely useful Barolo.\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 mushroom or truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePappardelle with slow-cooked beef ragù\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsso Buco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParmigiano-Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a good decant if drinking young and serve 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 is where Albe becomes almost impossible to ignore.\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\u003eHigh-altitude Barolo vineyards at 380–480 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriple-sorted fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e36-day average 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\u003eOrganically certified vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 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$112.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor proper Barolo from a producer of Vajra's quality, that's seriously compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Front itself lists the Australian price at around \u003cstrong\u003e$114\u003c\/strong\u003e, while current Australian retail is around the same level. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's what makes Albe so important in the Vajra range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to spend $200, $300 or $500 to understand why people become obsessed with Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives you the real thing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoses.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood orange.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine Nebbiolo tannin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd genuine Barolo pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. Structured. Silky. Authentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 G.D. Vajra Albe Barolo\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those wines that proves serious Barolo can still offer genuine value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Wine Front. 94 James Suckling. Barolo DOCG. $112 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 One of the smartest buys in Barolo — delicious with air now, but with more than enough structure to reward a decade in the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.D. 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