G.D. Vajra - Barolo Ravera 2019 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
Kerin O'Keefe: 97 Points
Intensely fragrant G.D. Vajra?s stunning 2019 Ravera features aromas of violet iris red berry baking spice and menthol. It?s luminous elegantly structured and focused offering sour cherry raspberry star anise and crushed mint alongside taut refined tannins. Drink 2027?2044. Abv: 14% Kerin O?Keefe February 2023
Wine Advocate: 97 Points
The organic G.D. Vajra 2019 Barolo Ravera (with fruit from the most sought-after cru in the village of Novello) reveals gorgeous tonality and color. The wine shines bright with dark ruby and garnet gemstone. Healthy Nebbiolo colors like this can be admired across the 2019 vintage. Ravera represents a union of different geologies from Barolo and Castiglione Falletto. The site has shown extraordinary versatility especially in the face of climate change to make wines of both strength and elegance. It is softly textured but also strong in fiber with silky sensations followed by dark fruit and concentration. Ravera has a character all its own and the operative word here is power. The most interesting portfolio of wines from Piedmont in my onion is the one thoughtfully put together by G.D. Vajra. Given the variety of flavors and the many local grapes used my annual tasting at this estate is always one of my favorites. This year I tasted with Isidoro Vaira one of three siblings that runs the winery with sister Francesca and brother Giuseppe. Parents Milena and Aldo Vaira are also busily involved at the winery making this a dynamic family-run reality. Published: Aug 24 2023
Vinous: 96 Points
The 2019 Barolo Ravera is redolent of red fruit mint chalk white pepper and orange peel. A Barolo of tension and energy the 2019 is intensely bright and saline to the core. I would not dream of touching a bottle anytime soon. This is an especially taut style even for Vajra.
Wine Spectator: 96 Points
There's plenty of latent fruit in the form of cherry raspberry and plum as well as floral tar mineral and underbrush flavors in this graceful and complex red which is rich balanced and long with well-integrated tannins that mingle with the ripe fruit notes. Best from 2027 through 2046. From Italy.?B.S.
Jeb Dunnuck: 94 Points
Moving into a touch of purple flowers the 2019 Barolo Ravera also has a touch of darker pigment as well as a more assertive nature with black raspberry mineral-rich earth and pepper. It is medium to full-bodied with more ripe sweet tannins and notes of kirsch tea leaf and iron-rich earth. It is long on the palate and has broader shoulders in its profile with both its fruit and its structure. Hold another few years and drink 2026-2046. The G.D. Vajra estate is based within the commune of Barolo with the entire family contributing and Giuseppe and Aldo Vajra at the helm of the winemaking responsibilities. Giuseppe who took more of a leadership role in 2008 has been instrumental in continuing to develop the family estate while Isidoro Vajra leads in vineyard management. Most recently they have completed the expansion of their cellar space and offices. They are also now releasing their wines a touch later to allow for additional time in bottle to soften any harsh edges. As of the 2019 vintage both the G.D. Vajra and Luigi Baudana estates are certified organic.
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