G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco Delle Viole 2020

G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2020 is a Nebbiolo from the celebrated Barolo cru of Bricco delle Viole in Piedmont, Italy, from one of the estate’s most elevated and expressive vineyard sites. Rising between 400 and 480 metres above sea level on Barolo’s western ridge, the vineyard sits above the fog line where Alpine breezes, wide diurnal shifts and pale limestone-rich soils shape a Barolo defined by aromatic precision and structural finesse. The 2020 vintage reflects both the altitude of the site and G.D. Vajra’s restrained, traditional approach, yielding a wine of clarity, depth and long-term composure.

The vineyard’s historic vines, some dating back to 1931, 1949 and 1968, are rooted in soils rich in limestone, magnesium and manganese. These conditions consistently produce Nebbiolo of lifted perfume, fine tannins and a distinct floral signature. In 2020, a warm growing season was tempered at altitude, preserving freshness and allowing for a balanced expression of power and detail. The result is a Barolo that carries both generosity and restraint, shaped by site rather than force.

Vinification follows the estate’s classical method, with extended maceration, spontaneous malolactic conversion, and maturation in large Slavonian oak casks before bottling. The approach prioritises transparency and site expression, allowing Bricco delle Viole to speak with its characteristic clarity and restraint.