G.D. Vajra Langhe Pinot Nero 2022
G.D. Vajra Langhe Pinot Nero
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Vintage: 2022
Bottle size: 75cl
Grape: Pinot Nero
ABV: 15%
It is ethereal and highly drinkable, expressing a sense of varietal purity. This limited-production wine truly captures the essence of Pinot Noir.
The Pinot Noir grapes for this wine are grown on Bricco di Vergne, the highest vineyard on the hill that rises through the village of Barolo, its altitude making it unsuitable for Nebbiolo. Aldo Vajra has created this Piemontese tribute to one of his favourite grape varieties, Pinot Noir, which he feels is a point of reference for many producers and lovers of Nebbiolo. The vineyard was planted in 1999, covers 1.2 hectares at an altitude of 497 metres above sea level on sandy marine soils, with ancient fossilised deposits. The vineyard faces south and is planted at a density of 4,800 vines per hectare with natural turfing between the rows. The vines are mixed guyot trained.
The Vaira family is based in the small village of Vergne, which sits above the town of Barolo on the westernmost edge of the denomination. They have 20 hectares of Barolo vineyard planted along this western part of the zone, the prime site being Bricco delle Viole, which sits at over 400 metres above sea level. The elevation and westerly orientation make this vineyard an exceptional cru, as it benefits from the cool breezes that flow from the mountains to the west, as well as from morning and evening sun. The style of wine from this site, scented yet ripe, supple yet with great ageing potential, sets the template for the rest of the Vajra wines.
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