G.D. Vajra

Sattes Rubinrot mit violettem Einschlag, der typisch kirschige Geschmack mit Noten von Rosen und Bittermandeln umschmeichelt den Gaumen. Dieser Dolcetto glänzt mit kraftvollem Körper und dem fruchtig-knackigen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"The G.D. Vajra 2019 Dolcetto d'Alba is a dark and exuberant wine that offers a naked and pure interpretation of this easy and food-friendly grape. Dolcetto d'Alba is the kind of wine I'd love to pair with my favorite broccoli rapini and spicy sausage pizza from a wood oven. Dark cherry, blackberry and prune segue to bitter almond and tilled earth." Robert Parker

Rarer Weißer von Vajras 4-Hektar-Boutique-Weingut Baudana aus Serralunga. Duft nach Feuerstein und Blumenwiese, frischer fruchtiger Körper und elegantes mineralisches Finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Luigi Baudana 2019 Langhe Bianco Dragon is a blend of 46% Chardonnay, 25% Sauvignon Blanc, 24% Nascetta and 5% Riesling. The wine is luminous and bright with bright citrus, nectarine and passion fruit. This is a wholeheartedly open and pleasurable blended white that has the balanced acidity and the fun, aromatic character to pair with exotic dishes with lemongrass, basil or cilantro. The finish is lean and compact, and the wine ends with a taste of salty mineral." Robert Parker

Typischer Langhe Nebbiolo. Granatrot, augeprägter Duft nach Waldbeeren. Der sehr fruchtige und dennoch kühl-elegant wirkende Geschmack zeigt sein seidiges und dennoch solide flankierendes Tannin und eine harmonische Säure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes Rubin mit dunkler Tendenz. Herzhafte Nase nach reifen Kirschen, Himbeeren, getrocknetem Rosenblatt, dezent nach Roten Rüben, nach Haselnuss im Nachhall. Am Gaumen sehr klar mit saftiger Säure und kerniger Frucht, spannt einen eleganten Schirm auf, tiefgründig, mit Nachdruck." Falstaff

"Piquant raspberry and smoky black cherry nose. Sweet and ripe with black fruits, some baked earth and ripe tannins." Decanter

"The 2018 Langhe Nebbiolo emerges from a parcel in Sinio. Dark fruit, spice, earthy notes and a good bit of tannin give the Vajra's Langhe Nebbiolo a decidedly brooding, powerful feel and quite a bit more seriousness than is typical at this level. Sweet red berry fruit, mint and spice add freshness alongside bright acidity as the 2018 opens up in the glass. This is such a pretty and expressive wine." Vinous

Barbera d'Alba Superiore von Vajra ist eine sehr elegante Version der vielfältigen Barbera-Traube. Süße Kirschen und Brombeeren werden von einem herzhaften Hauch schwarzer Oliven und Kapern umhüllt. Der Wein zeigt große aromatische Vollkommenheit, Länge und einen akzentuierten Stil. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2017 Barbera d'Alba Superiore is plush, racy and flat-out delicious. Raspberry jam, cinnamon, dried flowers, sweet tobacco and cedar all flesh out in a forward, plush Barbera that will drink well right out the gate. The Superiore always needs a few years to fully emerge. I imagine that will be the case here as well. Even so, the 2017 is an especially open-knit version of this wine." Vinous

Pionier des Riesling auf italienischem Boden ist Aldo Vajra. Schon als Student von der Sorte fasziniert, pflanzte er die ersten Reben der Sorte Weißer Riesling in der Langa. Sehr helles Gelbgrün in der Jugend, das sich zu einem kräftigen Strohgelb entwickelt. Auch die Aromen des edlen Pètracine nehmen einen vielfältigen Verlauf. Beginnend mit Pfirsich und Aprikose folgen zarte florale und Zitrusnoten in seiner Lebensmitte,während mit zunehmender Reife Mineralität im Vordergrund steht. Am Gaumen harmonisch und präzise strukturiert, fast streng, faszinierend komplex und lang. Tolles Reifepotenzial! SUPERIORE.DE

Vajra hat das Potenzial der Freisa-Traube mit Kyè nicht nur erkannt, sondern neu definiert. Die Frische der Rebsorte erinnert ein wenig an Barbera und besitzt eine ähnliche Struktur wie die Nebbiolo-Traube. Ein explosiver Wein mit dunklen Früchten, Veilchen, Mineralien, Menthol und Gewürzen. Wahnsinnig schön und mehrdimensional, die Frucht bleibt primär und die Tannine sind fest. Eleganz auf ganzer Linie und dabei ganz Freisa, nur ohne die altertümliche Rustikalität dieser einheimischen Sorte. SUPERIORE.DE

"I have a thing for the Freisa grape and am very excited to be in front of this sample. The 2016 Langhe Freisa Kyè is named after a colloquial phasing of the question "who is it?" (or "chi è?" in Italian), underlining some of the mystery and allure surrounding this native grape. Freisa is a local favorite, but it is relatively unknown outside of Piedmont. This expression from the fine team at G.D. Vajra opens to a nicely saturated color with dark ruby or garnet highlights. The bouquet offers black cherry, dark fruit and accents of spice or white pepper. Primary fruit is the protagonist and so is that pretty freshness. Fruit comes from vineyards planted closest to the winery at the lower part of Bricco delle Viole. The wine is fermented in stainless steel (to lock in those fresh berry aromas) and is aged in large Slavonian oak casks for 26 months." Robert Parker

"The 2016 Langhe Freisa Kyé is a gorgeous wine, but it is going to need at least a few years in bottle to be at its very best. Scorched earth, smoke, tobacco, grilled herbs and black pepper give the Kyé its distinctive brooding personality. As always, the Kyé is a powerful, deep wine, but, as in recent years, the style is a bit more restrained than the more explosive wines in the past. The Kyé emerges from a parcel in the Vajra family's Bricco delle Viole home vineyard." Vinous

Barolo Albe ist mit Tabak-, Veilchen- und Beerentönen sehr vielschichtig und facettenreich im Bouquet. Tief und anhaltend am Gaumen mit eleganter Tanninstruktur und angenehmer Säureader, lang anhaltend. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intensiv-dunkles Rubinrot mit funkelndem Kern. Tiefsinnige und vielschichtige Nase nach dunklen Brombeeren, reifen Amarenakirschen, im Nachhall leicht nach Schießpulver. Breitet sich schön am Gaumen aus, hat gut integrierte Säure und feinmaschiges Tannin, bleibt lange und fruchtig im Finale." Falstaff

"Cherry, leather, spice and leafy underbrush flavors walk the line between sweet fruit and bitter tannins. Finds balance in concert with the delicate frame. Fine length." Wine Spectator

"A tribute to local tradition, the 2014 Barolo Albe represents an assembly of fruit from various vineyard plots throughout the area. Winemaking is classic in approach with a 25-day maceration period and aging in large Slavonian oak casks. This vintage shows silky, fine lines and a more accessible approach for near and medium-term drinking" Robert Parker

Barolo Albe stammt aus drei Parzellen: Fossati, Castello della Volta und Costa di Vergne. Die 2015er Ausgabe ist ein echter Hingucker. Brillant und fein geformt am Gaumen, besticht er vom ersten Geschmack an. Ausdrucksstarke, blumige Noten verschmelzen zu leuchtend roten Früchten, Minze und gemahlenen Beeren in einem lebendigen, markanten Barolo, der mit purer Energie und Klasse ausgestattet ist. Wie in allen guten Jahren ist Barolo Albe saftig und fruchtig und ist wie jedes Jahr aufgrund seines vergleichsweise moderaten Preises ein klarer Kauf! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, leuchtendes Rubin. Edle Nase mit feiner Würze, reife Kirschen, Waldfrüchte. Im Mund fein gezeichnet mit fruchtbetontem Kern, saftiger Säure und eng gewobenem Tannin, fließt ruhig dahin, bereitet viel Trinkspaß!" Falstaff

"Mid ruby. Lifted and appealing cherry nose with a hint of cocoa and black tea leaves. Supple palate with plenty of ripe fruit and lots of delicious chewy tannins. Really accessible and long. Great balance." Jancis Robinson

"Elegant and pure aromas on the nose. Sour cherry, rose petals on the palate with a clean and long finish." Decanter

"The 2015 Barolo Albe is a soft, open-knit wine that will drink well upon release. Bright and lifted, with plenty of red cherry fruit and floral notes, the Albe captures the essence of the Vajra house style nicely. This is a terrific entry-level Barolo, not to mention one of the finest values in Piedmont." VINOUS

"Aromas of mature dark-skinned berries and brown baking spices fill the glass along with a whiff of new leather. Medium bodied and taut, the chewy palate offers dried black cherry, cranberry, blood orange and star anise alongside tightly knit, dusty tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"Pretty, featuring rose, cherry, raspberry and mint flavors, with a touch of mineral. Supple, harmonious and elegant, offering a long finish. The aftertaste is tinged with orange peel and tobacco notes." Wine Spectator

"This Barolo offers a more immediate approach, with lots of dark berry followed by spice, tilled earth and black truffle. The 2015 Barolo Albe pours to a medium dark color and lays out a mid-weight texture, with bright primary fruit that is expertly woven into the wine. It exposes clearly etched veins of acidity and some determinedly firm tannins. Despite the Albe's accessible personality, I recommend that you wait a few more years before popping the cork." Robert Parker

Brillant und fein geformt am Gaumen, ausdrucksstarke, blumige Noten verschmelzen zu leuchtend roten Früchten, Minze und gemahlenen Beeren in einem lebendigen, markanten Barolo, der mit purer Energie und Klasse ausgestattet ist. Barolo Albe stammt aus drei Parzellen: Fossati, Castello della Volta und Costa di Vergne. Er ist saftig und fruchtig und aufgrund seines vergleichsweise moderaten Preises ein klarer Kauf! SUPERIORE.DE

"Vajra's Barolo Albe is bright, floral and wonderfully lifted in 2016. Sweet tobacco, cedar, blood orange, mint, licorice, dried red cherry and sage give the 2016 lovely savory brightness to match its mid-weight structure. Gracious and light on its feet, the Albe has so much to offer." Vinous

"Such a delicious expression of the balanced and drinkable 2016 harvest with fresh red cherries, strawberries and rose perfume. The palate has bright, fine and fleshy texture with a super fine, chalky and plush delivery of ripe, supple and concentrated cherries. So complete." James Suckling

"If you were to consider the entire portfolio of wines made in the Barolo appellation, this wine always stands in its own little corner. Albe is a brand on its own, and it represents one of the most versatile, accessible and well-priced Baroli to emerge from the appellation. The G.D. Vajra 2016 Barolo Albe sets off on the right foot, offering forthcoming intensity with forest fruit, wild cherry, crushed stone and blue flowers. Winemaking is straightforward in stainless steel, and the wine finishes in Slavonian oak casks." Robert Parker

"Elegant and expressive, this red evokes cherry, raspberry and floral notes, aligned to a refined structure. This is balanced and leaves an aftertaste of fruit, tobacco and iron." Wine Spectator

Exzellenter Lagen-Barolo Cerretta, sehr kräftig und elegant, mit dem klassisch-würzigen Kirschbouquet, sehr schön artikuliert. Volle Frucht nach Waldbeeren am Gaumen, angenehm seidiges Tannin und eine gute Säure bilden die üppige Geschmacksstruktur. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark berry, pressed flower, iron, leather and spice aromas come together on this firmly structured wine. The full-bodied palate delivers juicy black cherry, eucalyptus, anise and clove alongside big, velvety tannins. A licorice note closes the lingering finish. It’s already almost approachable but hold for more complexity." Wine Enthusiast

"An intense red, whose strawberry, cherry, tar and earth flavors ride the racy structure to a long finish. Balanced in a lean way, with tar and licorice notes persisting on the aftertaste." Wine Spectator

Barolo Ravera von Vajra ist ein erdiger, reicher Tropfen mit robuster Tanninstruktur und wohlbemessenem Säurenerv - ein imponierender Wein, dessen Höhepunkt in den nächsten Jahren man schon jetzt entgegen fiebern darf. SUPERIORE.DE

"Tasted blind. Surprisingly dark ruby for this vintage. Brooding richness on the nose. Plenty of sour cherry on the palate and firm, somewhat drying tannins. This is still very youthful, and unsettled." Jancis Robinson

"This rich red is laced with cherry fruit and feels approachable now. Offers firm underlying tannins, along with accents of mineral and tobacco. Balanced, with a long finish." Wine Spectator

"A stark contrast to the Bricco delle Viole, Vajra's 2014 Barolo Ravera is a tannic, powerful wine. There is quite a bit of power and depth, but the tannins are also rustic and a touch rough around the edges. The 2014 is going to need time to settle down." VINOUS

"The 2014 Barolo Ravera is indeed a fuller and more structured expression. The bouquet opens to dark fruit, iodine and mineral nuances. Ravera is a low-altitude vineyard from an estate that is specialized in high-altitude Nebbiolo farming. That added power is well suited to this thinner vintage." Robert Parker

Barolo Baudana aus der Einzellage Cerretta präsentiert sich energiegeladen und intensiv mit einem Duft aus schwarzen Kirschen, wilden Kräutern, Rauch und Teer. Überzeugend auch am Gaumen mit vielschichtigen Aromen und Texturen, Kraft und Struktur. Das mächtige Tannin und die stattliche Säure zeigen unverkennbar den Stil eines klassischen Barolo. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2012 Barolo Cerretta is richer, deeper and darker than the Baudana. Black cherry, smoke, licorice and dark spices open up first, followed by scents of sage, rosemary and mint that add complexity. In 2012, the Cerretta is more about brawn than finesse. Layers of fruit fill out the wine's ample frame nicely, but above all else, the Cerretta is distinguished for its raw, almost animal, power." VINOUS

"A bright, floral-, strawberry-, cherry- and herb-flavored version, allied to an elegant profile. Picks up mineral and tobacco notes as this cruises to a lengthy conclusion. Though stylish, this has ample grip and complexity." Wine Spectator

"Raspberry compote, star anise, grilled herb and sun baked earth and a whiff of leather are some of the aromas you'll find on this structured Barolo. On the full-bodied palate, chopped mint, licorice and tobacco accent ripe Morello cherry and juicy raspberry." Wine Enthusiast