G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe DOCG 2019
G.D. Vajra · G.D. Vajra
Vajra's Albe bottling is the entry point to the estate's Barolo range, sourced from younger vines across multiple village plots. It delivers textbook Nebbiolo character — roses, tar, cherry — at a price that makes it one of the best introductions to Barolo available. Give it a thirty-minute decant and watch it bloom.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Classic Nebbiolo aromatics — dried rose petals, cherry, and tar — unfold with dried herbs and a touch of cedar. There's an earthy undertone, like damp autumn leaves, and a subtle violet note.
Palate
Medium-to-full bodied with firm tannins that are grippy but fine-grained. Cherry and red berry fruit sit alongside toasted almond and a persistent floral quality. The acidity is bright, cutting through the tannic structure and keeping the wine lifted and energetic.
Finish
Long and drying, with cherry, cedar, and a lingering floral-mineral echo.
- Varietal
- Nebbiolo
- Blend
- 100% Nebbiolo
- Vineyards
- Multiple vineyard sites across Barolo commune, including Vergne
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Hand-rolled tajarin pasta with butter and white truffle
Aldo Vajra tends his family's steep, manually worked vineyards in Vergne di Barolo, where a commitment to hand harvesting and gentle extraction has defined three generations of winemaking.
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