{"product_id":"g-d-vajra-barolo-albe-2022","title":"G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2022","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrecision, transparency and an unwavering fidelity to place define this beautiful Barolo from one of Piedmont's most philosophically grounded family estates. The G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2022 is crafted entirely from Nebbiolo sourced from three high-elevation sites within the Barolo commune - Fossati, La Volta and Coste di Vergne - each catching the sun at a different angle as it arcs across the Langhe sky. Exposures range from south-south-east to south-west at elevations between 380 and 480 metres above sea level, where cool nights preserve aromatic lift and structural precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe name Albe, Italian for \"sunrises,\" is both literal and philosophical. Each morning, three separate dawns wash across these vineyards. It is, as Milena Vaira describes it, \"the exceptional simplicity of nature that makes the awakening of life an everyday miracle.\" As a blend, Albe functions as a tribute to Barolo's great traditionalists: wines of harmony over muscle, grace over statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage arrived after a summer of warmth and resilience. Low yields concentrated flavour and vibrancy, and September's temperature drop created ideal conditions for Nebbiolo's long, unhurried ripening. Grapes were sorted manually three times before vinification in custom vertical tini, with extended maceration averaging 36 days and spontaneous malolactic conversion the following spring. Twenty-two months in large Slavonian oak casks completed the evolution before bottling in June 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- Delicate and luminous\u003cbr\u003eRose petals, candied cherry and amarena give way to cedarwood, juniper and wildflowers, with a lift of lemon blossom, blood orange and the faintest suggestion of forest floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Silky and precise \u003cbr\u003eMountain strawberries and juicy dark fruits are carried by a fine, silky texture. Tannins are refined and present without aggression, underpinned by a beautifully mineral core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Lingering and mineral \u003cbr\u003eLong, clean and crystalline, the kind of finish that invites the next sip rather than demanding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A very exuberant yet delicate nose of rose petals, clementine peel and raspberries. The palate is medium-bodied with supple red fruit and silky tannins. Very pleasant. Drink now or hold.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Jacobo García Andrade, jamessuckling.com, 94 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Bright ruby colour. Dried flower and gentle balsamic scents are joined by fresh cherry and strawberry, mint and a tickle of alcohol. It is plush on the palate with sweet berry fruits and chewy tannins, with some breadth, though the acid is fine and nicely lingering to conclude. Not overly complex, but this does have easy appeal.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Stephen Blandford, The Real Review, 92 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStyle — Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal — Nebbiolo\u003cbr\u003eCountry — Italy\u003cbr\u003eRegion — Piedmont, Barolo\u003cbr\u003eVintage — 2022\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size — 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"G. D. Vajra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43908277174359,"sku":"GDVAJBALBE-22","price":109.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/G.D._Vajra_Barolo_Albe_2022_750ml.webp?v=1780589824","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/g-d-vajra-barolo-albe-2022","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}