Vajra G.D. Barbera d'Alba Superiore Viola delle Viole 2024

Vajra Barbera d’Alba Superiore “Viola delle Viole” is an organically farmed red wine that captures the vibrant energy and natural depth of Barbera from Piedmont’s Langhe hills. Crafted from low-yielding vines on steep limestone slopes, it combines lively freshness with silky tannins, mineral precision and impressive concentration. Its name, “Viola delle Viole”, reflects the wine’s striking violet character and its elegant, aromatic profile.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays an intense violet-ruby colour in the glass. Its layered bouquet opens with ripe raspberry, blackcurrant and dried plum, complemented by delicate rose-petal nuances and a subtle graphite-like minerality. On the palate, it is structured and generous, yet beautifully balanced by Barbera’s hallmark lively acidity. Silky tannins lead into a long, mineral finish, with the concentration and freshness to develop further in bottle over the coming years.

Production
The grapes are sourced from Vajra’s organically farmed vineyards in the Barolo hills, where steep, calcareous slopes encourage naturally low yields and small, thick-skinned berries with notable aromatic concentration. Bunches are carefully selected and harvested by hand. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures, followed by an extended maceration of approximately 30–40 days. Gentle pump-overs alternate with periods in which the skins remain partially submerged, promoting delicate yet thorough extraction. After spontaneous malolactic fermentation in stainless steel, the wine matures for 18–28 months in large Slavonian oak casks before a final period of bottle rest.

Food & Serving
This Barbera d’Alba Superiore is a natural match for rich game dishes, hearty ragù, braised meats and mature cheeses. Its lively acidity makes it particularly effective with savoury, slow-cooked preparations, while its mineral structure complements earthy flavours. Serve at approximately 16–18°C and give the wine a short decant shortly before serving to allow its layered aromas and polished texture to fully emerge.

Producer
Vajra is a family-run winery in Piedmont’s Langhe, with more than five decades of experience farming vineyards organically on the hills surrounding Barolo. The estate is recognised for combining a deep respect for traditional vineyard practices with meticulous, low-intervention cellar work. In “Viola delle Viole”, the Vaira family’s careful cultivation of steep limestone sites and unusually long maceration create a Barbera of remarkable depth, freshness and regional character.

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