G.D. Vajra 2019 Barolo Bricco Delle Viole
Item Number: 26 30 595 19
G.D. Vajra 2019 Barolo Bricco Delle Viole
97+ (3X) Points #26 Wine of the Year!
Quick Taste
- 97+ Points! 97, 97, 96
- #26 Wine of the Year WS!
- 28 months in oak casks, Organic Wine!
- 'the best wine I have tried yet from Vajra'
- 'Bricco delle Viole is a world apart in terms of soils'
About G.D. Vajra 2019 Barolo Bricco Delle Viole
Among the historical vineyards of Barolo, Bricco delle Viole is the highest and the closest to the Alps. It rises from 400 to 480 meters above sea level, on the Western ridge of the village. Its name, “Hill of Violets”, originates from the flowers that blossom early, thanks to the perfect south exposure. Up above the fogs, Bricco delle Viole enjoys the earliest sunrise and the last sunset every day. Thanks to this pure light, a dramatic diuturnal temperature range and the age of its vines dating back to 1931, Bricco delle Viole generates a profound Barolo of bright aromatics, chiseled tannins and subtle minerality. 2019 is a vintage that shows many nuances of Bricco delle Viole: beyond the signature verticality, the wine offers high tones laced with mineral nuances and plenty of energy and youth. Balanced, still quite introvert, like a watercolor drop that spreads on canvas slowly over time.
The wine aged for 28 months in large Slavonian casks of 25 and 50 hectoliters and was bottled on July 27th 2022.
97+ Points Wine Advocate
The last wine poured at my tasting at the winery is the G.D. Vajra 2019 Barolo Bricco delle Viole. With its high vantage point in the hills west of Barolo, Bricco delle Viole is a world apart in terms of soils (with Sant'Agata marl and fossils) and even harvest times. Slow and careful ripening like the kind that characterizes fruit in 2019 renders a very delicate and ethereal expression with floral tones, wild mint and licorice. This organic wine is solid in build and structure. Indeed, Isidoro Vaira remarks that Nebbiolo tannins have changed since the 1970s and 1980s.
97 Points Jeb Dunnuck
Jeweled in appearance, the 2019 Barolo Bricco Delle Viole may be the best wine I have tried yet from Vajra. Its gorgeous and alluring perfume of fresh roses is followed by a Burgundian, elegant red with incredible length and no harsh edges, fine and present tannins, and beautiful, graceful concentration. It is drinking well now, and I will be trying to get my hands on as much of this as possible. Drink 2025-2045.
97 Points Vinous
The 2019 Barolo Bricco delle Viole 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.
96 Points Wine Spectator
A juicy Barolo, with vibrant acidity and a fluid profile that exudes cherry, raspberry, mown hay, mineral and eucalyptus aromas and flavors. Tight yet long, with excellent potential.
94 Points James Suckling
Aromas of crushed stone, flowers and berries follow through to a medium to full body with firm and velvety tannins and a juicy finish. Very primary now and needs time to develop in the bottle.
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country Italy
- Region Piemonte
- Appellation Barolo
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