G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole DOCG 2019
G.D. Vajra · G.D. Vajra
Bricco delle Viole sits at one of Barolo's highest vineyard elevations, and the altitude gives this wine its signature aromatic intensity and structural grace. The Vajra family farms this site with meticulous care, producing a Barolo that balances power and perfume in a way that exemplifies why Nebbiolo from great sites needs nothing but time and attention.
Nose
Perfumed and complex, with dried rose petals, wild cherry, and crushed violet. A secondary layer reveals tar, dried herbs, and a faint iron-mineral quality. Elegant rather than powerful.
Palate
Silky entry belies serious structure. Tart cherry and raspberry fruit weave through firm, chalky tannins. There's a beautiful tension between floral lift and earthy depth — leather, dried rose, and a whisper of licorice. The acidity is bright and propulsive.
Finish
Long and refined, with lingering violet, cherry, and a mineral-driven persistence that keeps drawing you back.
- Varietal
- Nebbiolo
- Blend
- 100% Nebbiolo
- Vineyards
- Bricco delle Viole, Barolo DOCG
- Alcohol
- 14.0%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
The Barolo's earthy, floral complexity dovetails with the savory depth of braised rabbit, while its firm tannins and acidity cut through the richness of the porcini sauce.
Produced by Aldo and Milena Vajra at their estate in Vergne, Barolo, the Bricco delle Viole cru sits at over 400 meters elevation, where the family has cultivated Nebbiolo since the 1970s.
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