[SOLD-OUT] G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco Delle Viole 2011 DOCG

Jancis Robinson 18/20 Points!
"Barolo. Bright pale blackish crimson. Pure, unusually floral (for 2011) aromas and then round, fruity, confident palate before some finely crafted tannins. Very pretty rather than massive. Great balance and persistence"
Jancis Robinson, December 2015

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Wine Spectator Magazine 95 Points!
"Graphite and iron aromas lead off, with cherry, floral, licorice, tea and underbrush flavors. This is intense, vibrant and resonant on the long, fruit- and mineral-infused aftertaste. Best from 2019 through 2032."
Wine Spectator

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Antonio Galloni 94 Points!
"The 2011 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is unusually open and seductive, quite a change for a wine that is usually shy and slow to reveal the full breadth of its personality. Rose petal, spices and red-hued fruits hover in the glass, supported by fine, racy tannins. I can't remember a vintage of Bricco delle Viole that was this expressive young. The typical mid-weight, lifted Bricco delle Viole signatures are there, but at the same time, the contours are soft and the wine's personality beckons the taster with a total sense of seduction. Vajra fans should have some 2011 on hand to provide immediate gratification while some of the other recent vintages mature in the cellar."
Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

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GRAPE VARIETY
100% Nebbiolo

DESCRIPTION
A smooth interwoven silkiness is what best characterizes Bricco delle Viole. Coming from its namesake vineyard, it is located on the highest part of the Comune of Barolo. From its uniquely high position you can see, and almost touch, the stunning Alpine mountains: a :Barolo di Barolo where the characteristic notes of Nebbiolo settle into its most delicate and elegant version.

VINEYARDS
Bricco Delle Viole is a hill which emerged about 11 million years ago, during the geological Tortonian Age. This has resulted in a clay-calcium rich soil with a high concentration of magnesium and manganese, an altitude of 400/480 meters, a microclimate which is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. Only the oldest vines are vinified for this selection, while the younger ones are champing at the bit, waiting anxiously to grow up and become "of age".

FARMING
Vajra has always believed in sustainable farming and keeps the turf natural and green in the vineyard. No irrigation is used while thinning is decided according to the vintage.

HARVEST AND WINEMAKING
These vineyards are the last to be harvested. The wait makes our hearts palpitate because the weather, in autumn, can instantly change. But it is a waiting period that is rewarded with high aromatic complexity and extreme finesse. Some years it is even necessary to patiently pick grapes in different stages, in order to respect these old vines and select the ripest grapes possible.
30 to sometimes 40 days of fermentation are needed to let the wealth of tannins pass from the skins, seeds and in some years, even the stems. A long aging period (approx. 42-48 months) in big barrels (25-50 Hl) of Slavonian oak is carried out before bottling.

TASTING NOTES
Brilliant ruby red with notes of cherries, brandied cherries, dark berries, violets and dried roses which recall nuances of citrus fruits and mint. On the palate noble and silky tannins. Very balanced with a long finish of fresh, delicate spices.

- G.D. Vajra Wines

Country:

Italy

Region:

Italy - Barolo

Variety:

Wine Red - Nebbiolo

Size:

750mL