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2015 G.D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba Superiore

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October 24, 2021 - $32

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RATINGS

94Vinous / IWC

Nuanced, finessed and impeccably balanced...gorgeous sense of restraint, all in a medium-bodied style that is immensely appealing. Ripe red cherry, plum, rose petal, mint and wild flowers are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop...

93The Wine Advocate

The bouquet is complex and dark with rich black fruit, tar, smoke and spice. The mouthfeel is equally rich and enduring.

92Wine Spectator

Ripe, deep and intense, this red evokes raspberry, blackberry, plum, sweet spice and violet aromas and flavors. Smooth, with good structure and a long, fruit- and spice-filled aftertaste.

92Wine Enthusiast

Ripe black-skinned fruit, blue flower, crushed mint and cake spice aromas take center stage, while a balsamic note stays in the background. It's big, juicy and incredibly delicious, as it doles out mouthfuls of ripe plum, succulent blackberry, Marasca cherry and vanilla alongside soft, polished tannins. A star anise note lingers on the close.

17+ Jancis Robinson

Pure and juicy on the palate with wonderfully tingly acidity on the palate. Excellent clarity to the black cherry fruit here. Drying but not abrasive on the finish.

REGION

Italy, Piedmont, Barbera di Alba

Barbera d’Alba is a DOC centered around the town of Alba, and it is considered home to some of the best wines made from the Barbera grape. Barbera is the most frequently planted grape in Piedmont, thanks to its adaptability and vigorous character. It is easier to grow and less susceptible to adverse weather than Nebbiolo, which is grown in neighboring appellations. Barbera in general has relatively low tannins but high acidity, and the wines tend to have flavors of ripe currant and cherry. The Barbera DOC was created in 1970 and the DOC wines must be 100% Barbera.

TYPE

Red Wine, Barbera, D.O.C.

This red wine is from Piedmont. It is known for low tannins and high acidity, which makes it taste both light-bodied and rich. Barbera most often drinks early, but some variations can be cellared. The wine is relatively inexpensive and flexible for pairing.