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Barolo DOCG Albe® - G.D. Vajra

Barolo DOCG Albe® - G.D. Vajra

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100% Nebbiolo from Barolo in Piedmont, Italy. Organic.

"Albe is our tribute to traditional Barolo and its ‘Maestri’. This is a blend of high-elevation vineyards where, every day, we see three beautiful sunrises - or Albe. 

The year started with dry weather and warm daytime temperatures. By March, the water table was partially restored due to snow and rainfall in the mountains. Budbreak began on March 25th and the following two months saw a succession of gentle rainfall as well as very severe hailstorms that our vineyards luckily avoided. After a progressive flowering, warm weather settled in early June and lasted through the summer. Once September came around, the temperature dropped, resulting in ideal conditions for the Nebbiolo harvest. Picking started on August 16th and was completed by October 14th. 2022 was a great reminder of how beautifully resilient vines are, and resulted in low yields yet vibrant, flavorful and juicy wines.

The 2022 Albe shines with a lively, translucent garnet red. The nose opens on delicate rose petals, candied cherry and amarena, followed by hints of cedar wood, juniper berries and wildflowers, with a gentle touch of sea breeze and florist floor, all lifted by notes of lemon blossom and blood orange. On the palate, mountain strawberries and juicy dark fruits are carried by a silky texture and refined tannins. The final is lingering, long and beautifully mineral."