2019 Barolo Bricco delle Viole, G.D. Vajra

2019 Barolo Bricco delle Viole, G.D. Vajra

At just under 5 hectares, this vineyard is one of the highest in the region and closest to the Alps, often one of the last vineyards to be picked, which is the ideal for the long ripening Nebbiolo variety. Expect violets, blackcurrants with a mineral and saline backbone. Leather and anise support the bright fruit perfume, with serious but very well handled tannins.

Critic score
97/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Barolo (DOCG), Piedmont, Italy (North West), Italy
  • Maturity
    Young 2025 - 2040info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    14%
  • Classification
    DOCG - Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

Tasting notes

Offers a beguiling combination of depth and energy. Dark and potent in the glass, yet also quite reticent, the 2019 is going to take a number of years to come around. Black cherry, graphite, crushed rocks, mint, sage and incense all open in the glass, but only with quite a bit of reticence. I especially like the way the 2019 opens up on its resonant, expansive finish, but it remains a decidedly brooding Barolo whose best days are far off in the future

Antonio Galloni, vinous.com (January 2023)
97/100

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