2019 Barolo Le Albe, G.D. Vajra, Piedmont

Sourced from 3 vineyards (La Volta, Fossati and Coste di Vergne) with different expositions of up to 480 metres altitude benefitting from fossil and limestone marl soils, this wine is the most approachable in its youth, yet due to the wine’s innate quality has plenty of life in it. Vivid sour cherry, pomegranate and redcurrants are supported by a lively, crisp acidity and compact tannins. Wild flowers persist on the finish of this rather enjoyable Barolo.

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Case of 6 x Magnums (1.5Lt)

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Wine specification

Producer
G.D. Vajra
Colour
Red Wine
Sweetness
Dry
Region & Country
Piedmont, Italy (North West), Italy
ABV
14%
Maturity
Ready to drink 2026 – 2040
Style
Still Wine
Classification
DOCG - Denomin. di Origine Controllata e Garantita

Product Description

Critic Scores

91/100 – Antonio Galloni, vinous.com

01/01/2023

A nuanced, understated wine, but it is also a rare Albe that needs time in bottle. Sweet floral and spice notes open first, leading to an attactive core of Nebbiolo fruit. Gentle and understated, with lovely precision, the 2019 Albe is a hushed wine that is more about energy than size. I have seen the Albe really blossom with a few years in bottle. I expect that will be the case here as well given its super-classic feel