{"product_id":"g-d-vajra-langhe-nebbiolo-2024","title":"2024 G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo | 93 Point Pure Piedmont Nebbiolo","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 93 Point Nebbiolo | Outstanding Piedmont Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll the perfume, freshness and character of Nebbiolo — from one of Barolo's benchmark family producers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure Nebbiolo. Barolo pedigree. Exceptional value at just $52 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Value Piedmont Nebbiolo | Perfume, Freshness \u0026amp; Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A beautiful introduction to serious Piedmont Nebbiolo — fragrant, energetic and wonderfully pure, with red fruits, florals and fine tannins.”\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 Luminous light garnet with the beautifully transparent colour typical of Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wonderfully fragrant with \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry and cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with dried rose petals, crushed violet, subtle spice, graphite and citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, fresh and energetic. Red fruits dominate, with raspberry and cherry joined by \u003cstrong\u003eblood orange, white pepper and subtle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tannins are fine and dusty, providing unmistakable Nebbiolo structure without making the wine difficult or austere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, fresh and persistent, with red fruit, citrus, spice and a subtle savoury, herbal character lingering beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGary Walsh awarded the wine \u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its freshness, energy and ability to deliver plenty of genuine Nebbiolo character. \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 – 2024 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Gary Walsh, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\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 exceptional set of reviews for a Langhe Nebbiolo at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\\The Purest Expression of Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG.D. Vajra describes this wine beautifully:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Our quest for the innocence of Nebbiolo, its purest expression.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly the point of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't trying to imitate a heavily structured young Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, Vajra wants to capture the fundamental character of Nebbiolo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose • Raspberry • Cherry • Citrus • Spice • Fine Tannin • Freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from younger vineyards across both \u003cstrong\u003eTortonian and Serravallian valleys\u003c\/strong\u003e, planted on calcareous soils between approximately \u003cstrong\u003e280 and 550 metres above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's some serious terroir for a $52 bottle.\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 2024 is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is hand-picked during the cooler early hours of the day to preserve freshness and aromatic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 harvest ran from \u003cstrong\u003e28 September through 24 October\u003c\/strong\u003e, with moderate temperatures allowing the fruit to achieve excellent aromatic maturity while retaining moderate alcohol levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation lasted up to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efollowed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen comes one of the most important details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 7 months in stainless steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo heavy oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus is completely on the purity, perfume and energy of 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\u003eG.D. Vajra – Serious Barolo Pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply an inexpensive Langhe Nebbiolo from an unknown producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's made by \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gdvajra.it\/en\/langhe-nebbiolo-doc?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eG.D. Vajra\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — one of the benchmark family estates of Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vajra family's philosophy has long centred around sensitive farming, biodiversity and preserving freshness in the wines. Aldo Vajra was among the early adopters of organic farming practices in Piedmont, beginning this approach in \u003cstrong\u003e1971\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the wines combine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradition • Purity • Perfume • Freshness • Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the Langhe Nebbiolo is one of the easiest ways to experience that house style without paying Barolo prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 – Freshness \u0026amp; Drinkability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024 was a demanding growing season in Piedmont, requiring significant work in the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Langhe Nebbiolo, however, the extended and relatively late harvest produced fruit with compelling aromatic maturity while retaining moderate alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished wine sits at just:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13.5% Alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhich helps explain the beautiful freshness and drinkability Gary Walsh found in the wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't heavy Italian red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's fragrant, energetic and wonderfully alive.\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\u003ePappardelle with wild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTajarin with ragù\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsso Buco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePizza with prosciutto and mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParmigiano-Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those reds that's incredibly easy to put on the dinner table.\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 one of the \u003cstrong\u003ebest-value ways into serious Piedmont Nebbiolo\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\u003eVineyards up to 550 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcareous Piedmont soils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.D. Vajra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Nebbiolo perfume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$52.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGary Walsh's tasting note gets straight to the heart of the wine: \u003cstrong\u003echerry and raspberry, floral perfume and spice, blood orange, fine dusty tannin and a bright, energetic finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly what entry-level Nebbiolo should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gives you the \u003cstrong\u003earoma, tannin, freshness and personality\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes the grape so compelling, but without demanding ten years in the cellar before you can enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, it comes from a producer whose greatest wines are serious Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed. 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