COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
G.D. Vajra
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2020 is a 100% Nebbiolo from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. The grapes are sourced from G.D. Vajra's high-elevation vineyards, situated between 380 and 480 meters above sea level. G.D. Vajra is a family-owned estate founded by Aldo Vajra, known for its long-standing commitment to traditional winemaking and organic viticulture. The 'Albe' name refers to the three sunrises visible from their estate vineyards. The 2020 vintage was a long growing season, with a late harvest in October, yielding wines with prominent red fruit and robust tannins.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€39
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Albe signifies 'sunrises' in Italian, reflecting the three sunrises visible from G.D. Vajra's vineyards.
Fact 02
G.D. Vajra has practiced organic farming since 1971, with nearly 50 years of nurturing vineyards with grassing and spontaneous cover crops.
Fact 03
The 2020 Barolo Albe was ranked #9 in Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2024.
Fact 04
This wine is aged for 26 months in large Slavonian oak casks, a traditional method for Barolo.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2020 begins with meticulous triple sorting of the Nebbiolo grapes. Vinification takes place in custom-designed vertical vats, employing gentle punch-downs and pump-overs during maceration periods that range from 27 to 57 days. Malolactic fermentation occurs spontaneously in stainless steel. The wine then undergoes aging for 26 months in large Slavonian oak casks of varying sizes (40, 50, and 75 hectoliters).
