Vajra Barolo DOCG Ravera
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo.
Vinification: Hand-harvested, vinified in bespoke vertical vats, fermented with indigenous yeasts, macerated for 28 days with the cap partially submerged, followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
Aging: 28 months in 25- and 50-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels.
Colour: Intense red.
Aroma: The nose is expressive, with aromas of raspberries, mint and orange zest.
Flavour: Red berries, floral notes and crushed stone characterise the mid-palate, alongside the wine’s characteristic salinity and very well-defined tannins.
Serve: 16 to 18⁰
Consumption: Storage.
Harmonisation: Red meat, game and well-matured cheeses.
Producer: G.D. Vajra
Enology: Giuseppe Vajra
Classification: Italian Wines – Piedmont
Awards and Notes:
- Jancis Robinson – 17+/20 (2019)
- James Suckling – 94/100 (2019)
- Robert Parker – 97/100 (2019)
- Kerin O’Keefe – 97/100 (2019)
- Vinous -Antonio Galloni – 95/100 (2019)
- Wine Enthusiast – 96/100 (2019)
- Wine Spectator – 96/100 (2019)
