G.D. Vajra Albe Barolo 2022 750ml One of Barolo's benchmark wines, Albe has earned a reputation for delivering remarkable quality, vintage after vintage. Produced by the Vajra family from vineyards across three of Barolo's highest-elevation villages, Albe captures everything that makes Nebbiolo so compelling - perfume, structure, energy and longevity - while remaining approachable in its youth.
The 2020 vintage opens with lifted aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal and orange peel, layered with hints of spice and crushed herbs. The palate is vibrant and finely detailed, balancing bright red fruit with savoury complexity, fine tannins and the freshness that has become a hallmark of G.D. Vajra's style.
Elegant rather than powerful, this is a beautifully composed Barolo that offers immediate enjoyment but will reward careful cellaring over the next decade and beyond.
Tasting Notes Nose: Red cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal, orange peel and sweet spice. Palate: Bright red fruits, dried herbs and savoury complexity framed by fine, persistent tannins. Finish: Long, lifted and beautifully balanced, with lingering floral and spice notes.