G.D. Vajra – Barolo Bricco delle Viole
Vajra is based in Vergne, in the Barolo commune’s western edge. The family has farmed vineyards in the area for decades, and Aldo Vajra took over the estate in the late 1960s, pushing organic farming, massal selection and a focus on terroir-driven expression.
Bricco delle Viole is Vajra’s flagship cru: high altitude (400–480m), Sant’Agata marls, low yields, and a long growing season. It lives above the fog line, which gives early sun, late shade, and superb aromatics. The site “taught patience,” as Vajra puts it, the wines often begin delicate, then build depth and intensity in bottle.
A Few Highlights
2020 – $1,455 (6x75cl, 1 case)
Superb vintage. Perfumed and precise with rose petal, raspberry and spice. Silky but structured.
JD 98, Suckling 96, Vinous 96.
2019 – $1,300 (6x75cl, 1 case) & $1,795 (3×1.5L, 3 cases)
Classic Barolo year. Vibrant cherry and violet notes, excellent balance and ageing potential.
Galloni 97, Suckling 97, WA 96.
2018 – $1,120 (6x75cl, 3 cases)
Elegant and approachable. Red fruit, floral tones, fine tannins.
Suckling 95, Vinous 94.
2017 – $1,155 (6x75cl, 5 cases)
Warm year but handled with finesse. Darker fruit, supple texture, accessible early.
Galloni 94, Suckling 94.
2016 – $1,370 (6x75cl, 8 cases)
Outstanding vintage. Depth and perfume, tight structure, long ageing window.
Galloni 98, Suckling 97, WA 97.
2015 – $1,155 (6x75cl, 3 cases)
Ripe, generous style. Plush fruit, spice and early charm, but with backbone.
Galloni 95, Suckling 95.
2013 – $1,840 (6x75cl, 1 case)
Cooler vintage. Classic lines, high acidity, taut and mineral.
Galloni 94, Suckling 94.
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