COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
G.D. Vajra
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The G.D. Vajra Barolo 'Bricco delle Viole' 2021 hails from one of Barolo's most esteemed and highest-altitude vineyards, known for its 'Hill of Violets' namesake flowers. This MGA vineyard, situated on the western ridge of the Barolo village, benefits from exceptional sun exposure and proximity to the Alps, contributing to its unique character. The wine is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown on ancient vines, some planted as early as 1931. G.D. Vajra, a family estate, has a long-standing commitment to organic and sustainable farming practices, pioneered by founder Aldo Vajra. The 2021 vintage, marked by a dry season and late harvest, yielded grapes with high acidity and robust phenolics, resulting in a wine of notable freshness and complexity.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€90
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard's name comes from violets that bloom early due to its high altitude and southern exposure.
Fact 02
It's the highest vineyard in the Barolo commune, situated close to the Alps.
Fact 03
Vines in this vineyard date back to 1931, 1949, and 1968.
Fact 04
G.D. Vajra began organic farming in 1971, making them early adopters in Piedmont.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking for G.D. Vajra's Barolo 'Bricco delle Viole' 2021 emphasizes traditional techniques with a focus on gentle extraction and extended maturation. Grapes are meticulously sorted before undergoing fermentation in custom vertical tanks with gentle punch-downs and a long maceration period of 51 days using the submerged cap method. Malolactic fermentation occurs in stainless steel. The wine is then aged for 24 months in large Slavonian oak casks (25 and 50 hectoliters), allowing for gradual integration and development before bottling. G.D. Vajra is also recognized for its pioneering adoption of organic farming practices in Piedmont, dating back to 1971.
