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G.D. Vajra - Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2017
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G.D. Vajra - Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2017

Italie • Barolo • Red

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Packaging : 6 x 75CL - Cardboard

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Description

THE Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2017 of GD Vajra is a wine red A prestigious Italian wine from the Barolo appellation. This wine embodies the excellence of... domaine GD Vajra, renowned for its respect for tradition and commitment to quality. Discover a Barolo of rare elegance, sure to delight connoisseurs of fine wines.
Ratings

Ratings

  • Wine Spectator 94/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

This 2017 Barolo displays an intense garnet-red color. On the nose, it offers a complex bouquet of ripe red fruits, floral notes, and sweet spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, with silky tannins and lovely freshness. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a rich and elegant aromatic imprint. A wine of great finesse.

Food & wine pairings

It will perfectly complement grilled red meats, rich sauced dishes and mature cheeses.
Producer

Producer

THE domaine owns plots in some of the most prestigious "Crus" of Piedmont: Bricco delle Viole: The family's favorite vineyard. It is one of the highest terroirs in Barolo. It produces a wine with notes of violet, rose and red berries, with a finesse reminiscent of the greatest Pinot Noirs. Coste di Rose & Ravera: Terroirs that bring structure and a saline minerality. Baudana: Located in Serralunga d'Alba (another village in the appellation), this vineyard produces more powerful, deep and masculine Barolos.

Owner and history

Officially founded in 1972 by Aldo Vaira (who reintroduced the old spelling "Vajra" with a "j"), this domaine Today, it is run by Aldo, his wife Milena, and their three children. It is one of Italy's most beloved estates, renowned for its kindness, discretion, and the crystalline purity of its wines.

Vinification and aging

Among Barolo's historic vineyards, Bricco delle Viole is the highest and closest to the Alps. It rises between 400 and 480 meters above sea level on the western ridge of the village. Its name, "Violet Hill," comes from the flowers that bloom early there, thanks to its ideal south-facing exposure. Above the mist, Bricco delle Viole enjoys the earliest sunrise and the latest sunset every day.

Thanks to this pure light, a significant diurnal temperature range and the age of its vines, planted in 1931, 1949 and 1968, Bricco delle Viole produces a deep Barolo, with brilliant aromas, chiseled tannins and subtle minerality.

The team's opinion

A Barolo of rare elegance, which reveals the nobility of Nebbiolo and the magic of the terroir of Bricco delle Viole.

  • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

  • Climax 2024 à 2039

Wine profile

  • Complex
  • Fruity
  • Timber frame