“Lovely Nebbiolo aromas of rose, violet, red berry and botanical herb shape the fragrant nose. Smooth and savory, the elegant palate features juicy red cherry, crushed raspberry and cake spice alongside polished tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. It’s already drinking beautifully but also promises years of pleasure. Enjoy through 2030.” 94 pts., Kerin O’Keefe, 9/1/2022
2017 G.D. Vajra, Barolo, Bricco delle Viole 6x75cl £330 / Case£28.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2018 G.D. Vajra, Barolo, Bricco delle Viole 6x75cl £345 / Case£28.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2018 G.D. Vajra, Barolo, Albe 6x75cl
Red ⋅ Piedmont ⋅ Italy
£170 / Case£28.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
3 in stock
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Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
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First day: Just mid ruby and healthy looking. Spicy and stony raspberry and cherry fruit that is lively and with notes of red fruit. Supple and gentle fruit palate with crunchy tannins. Long and with a certain leggerezza. Filigree and at the same time intense. Second day: A little more closed that the previous day but with alluring fresh red fruit and a hint of orange peel. The fruit becomes more concentrated the longer it sits in the glass. Sappy and fresh and almost a little racy with long powdery tannins. Has lost a little of its complexity but not its freshness. A bit more bones, a little less flesh.
Anticipated maturity: 2022-2028
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