G D Vajra Barbera d'Alba
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100% Barbera, Piedmont, IT, DOC is a joyous wine, graced by the complexity that arises from blending different terroirs. The long and gentle maceration is followed by a delicate aging so as to express the varietal fragrance and perfume.
TASTING NOTES: The 2023 Barbera exhibits a brilliant purple hue.
On the nose, this wine is a celebration of freshness, bursting with aromas of red
berry juice, roses, and fresh plums, each wave adding to its vibrant energy.
The palate is both crisp and juicy, offering a delightful drinking experience. It layers flavors of sweet red and black cherries, spices, and fresh dark berries, culminating in a sense of aromaticity that defines the 2023 vintage.
AGING: The 2023 Barbera d’Alba aged for approximately 5 months in stainless
steel and was bottled on March 8th, 2024
GROWING: In 1971, Aldo Vajra, then still a university student, was one of the
earliest to adopt organic farming in Piemonte. Vineyards have been nurtured, and soil preserved, by grassing and spontaneous cover crop for almost 50 years now. They are sustainable and organic certified. With an incredible ratio of manual work per hectare, farming at Vajra is a labor of love and “recipe-free” attention. Intense research is also placed into monitoring and improving the biodiversity of both flora and fauna not just in the vineyards, but also in the winery fields and forests.
VINTAGE: 2023 is shaping to become a lovely vintage in Barolo, despite the
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