2022 Vajra, G. D. - Barolo Albe (750ml)

Hand-sorted from three high-altitude Nebbiolo parcels in the Barolo commune, the 2022 G.D. Vajra Albe delivers a traditional, multi-site blend built for structural balance and extended cellaring. Sourced exclusively from Coste di Vergne, Fossati, and La Volta, the vines sit between 380 and 480 meters above sea level in calcareous Sant’Agata fossil marl soils, which promote slow ripening and bright natural acidity.

Following careful sorting, the grapes rest on skins for roughly thirty days with gentle pump-overs to draw out fine tannic structure without excess bitterness. The wine then matures for two to three years in large Slavonian oak casks, allowing gradual micro-oxygenation that smooths edges while preserving primary fruit expression. The resulting profile highlights wild strawberry, dried flower petals, citrus oil, and a distinct note of cool mint. Medium-bodied on the palate, it features a finely knit, chalky tannin framework that transitions cleanly into a long, mineral finish.

Designed to mirror historical Barolo blending practices before single-vineyard formalization, this vintage offers immediate accessibility alongside serious aging capacity. Pair it with roast poultry, curated charcuterie boards, aged cheeses, or mushroom-centric plates that complement the wine’s earthy depth and food-driving acidity.