In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's structure and altitude-driven freshness. -
Tajarin with white truffle
High-toned Nebbiolo lifts the truffle's earth. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salty alpine cheese sharpens the wine's red-fruit lift.
How to serve G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bricco delle Viole is the high-altitude Vergne vineyard the Vaira family regards as the heart of their Barolo, vinified as their flagship single-cru since the late 1970s.
- 1978 — G.D. Vajra establishes Bricco delle Viole as its flagship Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- G.D. Vajra
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1978
Frequently asked about G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole
What does G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the high Bricco delle Viole vineyard in Vergne, the highest corner of Barolo, Vajra's flagship is a fragrant, high-toned 100% Nebbiolo built on altitude, freshness and patient ageing.
When should I drink G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole?
Drink 10 to 35 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 Bricco delle Viole?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and altitude-driven freshness.
What grapes are in G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.