{"product_id":"2016-gd-vajra-barolo-albe","title":"2016 GD Vajra Barolo Albe","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"fizz-heading-3 fizz-stack-12\"\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fizz-text-large\"\u003eA tribute to the masters of tradition, Albe is a blend of three high-elevation estate vineyards from Comune di Barolo: Fossati, Coste di Vergne and La Volta. They lay on three different slopes on the same hill, thus our chance to see three sunrises (Albe) every day. The high-elevation vineyards for Barolo Albe are usually picked in the second half of Nebbiolo harvest. Vinification is made in custom-designed vertical tini, with gentle punch down and rinsing of the cap. Maceration lasts 25-30 days on average. Malolactic in held in stainless steel, the following spring. Albe rests between 26 and 32 months, on average, in large Slavonian oak casks of 40, 50 and 75hL. The wine is usually raked once a year. Blending is decided in the spring prior to bottling. Albe has an amazing scent of macerated Nebbiolo pomace, cranberries and raspberries. Infused rose petals, sweet red fruits and a hint of black figs, complete its wide and elegant bouquet. So authentic and yet expressive, it beautifully celebrates the maturity of these vineyards and wine. Albe is a pure tribute to Barolo di Barolo and to the amazing craft of combining vineyards!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fizz-text-large\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fizz-text-large\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"fizz-heading-3 fizz-stack-12\"\u003eAbout GD Vajra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fizz-text-large fizz-stack-16\"\u003eThe Vajra family has farmed Bricco delle Viole, the highest cru in Comune di Barolo, since the 1880s. At the young age of fifteen, Aldo Vajra embraced the dream to revive his family legacy. Displaying a vision and commitment belying his young age he took over the estate in 1968, turning a new page. Aldo soon acquired the first organic certification of the region (1971), created private biotype selections (selezioni massali) of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto, pioneered the renaissance of Freisa, a noble yet forgotten local grape (1980) and the cultivation of Rhine Riesling in Piemonte (1985). ­\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fizz-text-large fizz-stack-16\"\u003eToday, the family has 40 Ha under vine. The estate is steeped in tradition. Barolos are macerated for 20 to 30 days depending on the vintage. Wines are typically matured in large neutral Slavonian casks. The holdings in Bricco delle Viole are the prized vineyards of the estate, planted in 1949 by Aldo’s grandfather. It’s a very fresh terroir with open exposure and breezy conditions. Holdings in Barolo commune are: Fossati, Coste de Vergne and La Volta. Recently acquired vineyards in the commune of Sino (just outside Barolo DOCG, next to Serralunga) make a gorgeous Langhe Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fizz-text-large fizz-stack-16\"\u003eHigh elevation vineyards are a unique factor to Vajra wines, allowing them to express finesse and remarkable complexity over simple power. Attention to detail and humility toward nature, uncompromised efforts and humanity, these are the ideals of the Vajra family: Aldo and Milena, now joined by their children Giuseppe, Francesca and Isidoro, and by an amazing team of young professionals. G.D. Vajra is an independent winery, entirely family-owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Red Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46751336300743,"sku":"12990","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/5663\/4311\/files\/IMG_2552.jpg?v=1783721771","url":"https:\/\/villagewinemerchant.com\/products\/2016-gd-vajra-barolo-albe","provider":"The Village Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}