In the glass
What it pairs with
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Tajarin with ragu
Fresh Nebbiolo and firm tannin carry the meat sauce. -
Roast guinea fowl
The wine's red fruit suits delicate game. -
Toma piemontese
Mild cheese frames the bright fruit.
How to serve G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Tajarin with ragu, Roast guinea fowl, Toma piemontese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Albe, dialect-inflected for the dawns that break three times over the Vergne hills, is Vajra's classically styled Barolo from higher-altitude parcels.
- 2008 — Vajra formalises Albe as its accessible classic Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- G.D. Vajra
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe
What does G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Albe is Vajra's bright, sun-named Barolo drawn from three high vineyards in Vergne, a fresh, fragrant and accessible expression of classic Nebbiolo.
When should I drink G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe?
Drink 6 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe?
Tajarin with ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast guinea fowl and Toma piemontese. Fresh Nebbiolo and firm tannin carry the meat sauce.
What grapes are in G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.