Gd Vajra Barbera D'Alba 2018
G.D. Vajra
Working with high-altitude vineyards the road can be both arduous and stunningly beautiful, that lead us to wines where finesse and perfumes blend into one. Say hello to the wines of G.D. Vajra.
From the Bricco delle Viole sub region of Barolo, this vineyard has been shaped gently over many years; swinging to the south, visible from several kilometres away. “On certain autumn days it seems to emerge like a promontory out of a sea of fog. Here the sun does not encounter obstacles. It rises early to the east and gives energy to the vineyards until the end of the day, when it sets in the west over the Alps.” A picturesque scene in the Italian countryside, the purity of the light here is balanced by the influence of the Alps and the proximity to the Tanaro river. These geographical features creates accentuated thermal changes, able to ripen the fruit slowly to perfection, preserving it from excessive heat and allowing the concentration of noble and delicate aromas such as violet, orange zest and star anise.
“This for us is a road, an inspiration, a vocation. In each vineyard we are looking for unique characters and personalities, but in all of them we search for this note of ethereal beauty, like a sweetly whispered poem.”
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GVBA201810 UCAU
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Totally opaque black dark red core with a bright deep purple red hue. A fragrant nose of ripe, freshly crushed berries combines with hints of violets, subtle liquorice, inky earth and spice scents. Juicy and vibrant the palate is filled with crushed dark cherry, liquorice and plum flavours which sit over nuances of inky earth and spice. Finishes dry with bright lively acidity and finely grained, perfectly integrated tannins. Juicy aftertaste of lightly spiced crushed cherries, plum, liquorice, subtle inky earth and traces of fresh herbs. Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Totally opaque black dark red core with a bright deep purple red hue. A fragrant nose of ripe, freshly crushed berries combines with hints of violets, subtle liquorice, inky earth and spice scents. Juicy and vibrant the palate is filled with crushed dark cherry, liquorice and plum flavours which sit over nuances of inky earth and spice. Finishes dry with bright lively acidity and finely grained, perfectly integrated tannins. Juicy aftertaste of lightly spiced crushed cherries, plum, liquorice, subtle inky earth and traces of fresh herbs. Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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Scores & Reviews
94 / 100
Gary Walsh
I’m not the world’s biggest fan of Barbera, but when it’s good, and it’s from 2016, well…
Floral, dark cherry, red fruit, spice, lively, medium-bodied, such fine balance, tannin is grainy but fine, ‘mineral’ feel to the acidify, fresh, juicy and long to close. Smoking Barbera, and so nicely made. Drink 2019-2026+