COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
G.D. Vajra
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
G.D. Vajra is a highly respected family-owned estate in the Barolo region of Piedmont, established in 1972 by Aldo Vaira. The estate is renowned for its traditional yet incredibly elegant approach to winemaking, emphasizing freshness, aromatics, and vineyard expression over heavy extraction. This Langhe Nebbiolo is sourced from young vines across their estate vineyards, offering a vibrant, accessible introduction to the noble Nebbiolo grape without the long aging requirements of Barolo.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Aldo Vaira was a pioneer of organic farming in the Barolo region, adopting sustainable practices back in the 1970s.
Fact 02
The winery's name uses the traditional 'J' spelling of the family name, Vajra, which was historically used in Piedmont.
Fact 03
This wine is crafted to showcase the 'pure' and youthful side of Nebbiolo, focusing on perfume and elegance rather than heavy oak.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested by hand, typically in October. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with gentle pump-overs to preserve the delicate floral and red fruit aromatics of Nebbiolo. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged primarily in stainless steel and neutral Slavonian oak casks for a short period to maintain its bright, fruit-forward character and fine-grained tannins before bottling.
