G.D. Vajra - Barolo Albe 2021 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
Do you have a favorite pair of jeans or a favorite dress that you keep in your closet for all occasions? That's the equivalent of this wine. The G.D. Vajra 2021 Barolo Albe is an enormously versatile expression of Nebbiolo with an affordable price that offers more value for your money than most Barolos out there. The bouquet focuses on dark berry pressed flower and crushed stone. It offers good sharpness over broad lines. The mouthfeel is medium-plus in texture and it closes with silky accessible tannins. Fruit comes from three cru sites: Coste di Vergne Fossati and La Volta. Reviewed by: Monica Larner
Kerin O'Keefe: 94 Points
The 2021 Albe is a fantastic Barolo starting with its alluring fragrance of red berries dark spices dog rose and a balsamic whiffs of camphor. The palate shows youthful tension tempered by succulent raspberries orange peel star anise and crushed mint framed in taut fine-grained tannins. Made with Nebbiolo organically grown in high-altitude vineyards it has bright acidity that keeps it energized. Drink 2029?2036. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O?Keefe
James Suckling: 94 Points
Violets with dried flowers and hints of blueberries and menthol. This has a juicy profile of fruit that complements a big tannin structure that concludes with a firm tightly wound finish and just a touch of shy fruit. Approachable now but best in 2026. - Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas Senior Editor
Vinous: 91 Points
The 2021 Barolo Albe is bright aromatic and vibrant in the glass. Medium in body and super-refined the 2021 is a delight. This is one of the more understated recent vintages I can remember tasting. It?s a terrific introduction to this range.
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