G.D. Vajra, ‘Albe’ Barolo 2020

Region: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo Tasting Notes: You can't beat this value. The G.D. Vajra 2020 Barolo Albe is buttoned up with fresh primary fruit, and the wine does not have that hint of over-ripeness that is found across this vintage. The fruit is dark and savory, and there is a big mineral component to match, but the bouquet is nicely redolent of dark currant, plum, granite and a raspy dry note that brings crushed shale to mind. The tannins are quite impactful, and they give this wine extra runway for moderate bottle aging. Producer: The Vajra family has been farming the esteemed Bricco delle Viole vineyard, the highest cru in the Comune di Barolo, since the 1880s. In 1968, at just fifteen, Aldo Vajra took the reins of the estate with a vision that transformed the family's legacy. His pioneering spirit led to the first organic certification in the region, the revival of the Freisa grape, and the introduction of Rhine Riesling to Piemonte. Today, the Vajra fami