94 points - "A blend of Fossati, La Volta and Coste di Vergne, and sometimes the ability to blend different vineyards gives you more options, and possibly complexity. Tasted at the winery, but also earlier in the year with favourable impressions both times.

Deeper red fruits, spice, orange peel, a little earthy, some perfume like rosehip. Medium to full-bodied, has freshness, a ripe lightly grainy grip to tannin, finishes clean and long. A really good Albe. Distinct, quite open, and already good to drink." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

94 points - "A very exuberant yet delicate nose of rose petals, clementine peel and raspberries. The palate is medium-
bodied with supple red fruit and silky tannins. Very pleasant. Drink now or hold." - Jacobo García Andrade (James Suckling)

92 points - "Bright ruby colour. Dried flower and gentle balsamic scents are joined by fresh cherry and strawberry, mint
and a tickle of alcohol. It is plush on the palate with sweet berry fruits and chewy tannins, with some breadth,
though the acid is fine and nicely lingering to conclude. Not overly complex, but this does have easy appeal." - Stephen Blandford (The Real Review)

The 2022 Vintage

The year began with dry weather and warm daytime temperatures. By March, the water table had been partially replenished by snow and rainfall in the mountains. Budburst commenced on 25th March, and the following two months brought a succession of gentle rainfall, along with several severe hailstorms that, fortunately, spared our vineyards. After a gradual flowering, warm conditions settled in early June and continued throughout the summer.

With the arrival of September, temperatures dropped, creating ideal conditions for the Nebbiolo harvest. Picking began on 16th August and was completed by 14th October. The 2022 season was a timely reminder of the resilience, resulting in low yields but wines of vibrancy, flavour and juiciness.- Squadra Vajra

The true Beauty of Albe is the caress of the sun that rises three times every morning over our vineyards. It’s the exceptional simplicity of nature that makes the awakening of life an everyday miracle. – Milena Vaira.

Albe is our tribute to traditional Barolo and its ‘maestri’. It is a blend of high-elevation vineyards where, each day, we witness three beautiful sunrises—or albe. Albe comprises Barolo DOCG vineyards with exposures ranging from south-south-east to south-west, situated at elevations between 380 and 480 metres above sea level.

In 2022, fruit for our Barolo Albe was picked between 23rd September and 12th October. Grapes were sorted manually three times: directly on the vine, as whole bunches on the sorting tables, and finally as individual berries after destemming. Vinification was carried out in a custom-designed vertical tini, with gentle punch-downs and pump-overs. Maceration was extended, lasting an average of 36 days with a partially submerged cap. Spontaneous malolactic conversion occurred in stainless steel during the following spring. The wine matured for 22 months in large Slavonian oak casks of 40, 50 and 75 hectolitres. Bottling took place between 16th and 20th June 2025.

The 2022 Albe shows a lively, translucent garnet red hue. The nose opens with delicate rose petals, candied cherry, and amarena, followed by hints of cedarwood, juniper berries, and wildflowers, alongside a gentle touch of sea breeze and forest floor, all lifted by notes of lemon blossom and blood orange. On the palate, mountain strawberries and juicy dark fruits are carried by a silky texture and refined tannins. The finish is lingering, long and beautifully mineral. - Squadra Vajra