G.D. Vajra, Albe Barolo (2019)

REGION: Barolo, PiedmontCOUNTRY: ItalyGRAPE(S): 100% NebbioloBODY: Medium/FullABV: 14% Bright, expressive nose. Red currant, cherries, macerated strawberries and mint are interlaced with floral tones and hints of rosehip, rhubarb, red fig, hawthorn, lavender and licorice. The palate is generous, layered and youthful, with ripe tannins and a classic finish on tones of marasca cherry.  WINEMAKING NOTES: Gentle punch down and cap pump-overs, and lasted between 28 and 49 days on average, with partial submerged-cap maceration. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation was held in stainless steel. 18 months in large Slavonian oak casks.  PAIRS WELL WITH: Heavy foods with high-fat content and/or acid component, pasta with red sauce, risotto with mushroom and truffles, roasted meats.