{"product_id":"2022-g-d-vajra-barolo-albe","title":"2022 G.D Vajra Barolo Albe","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlbe is G.D. Vajra doing things the old-school way, Giuseppe Vaira's tip of the cap to the great Piemontese winemakers of the 1950s and 1960s. Before single-vineyard bottlings became the main event, Barolo was all about blending, pulling together fruit from different sites to make something complete. That’s exactly what this is.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a mix of three high-up vineyards: Coste di Vergne, La Volta and Fossati, each facing a different direction. The 2022 vintage was a roasting, parched season that had plenty of local growers sweating, but Giuseppe sees these tough years as moments that mature the wines. He completely avoided over-extracting the fruit, turning out a release that feels a touch lighter than the 2021 but makes up for it with supreme class and immaculate balance.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine jumps out with wild strawberries, dried flower petals, citrus oil and a cool hint of mint, backed by a fine, chalky tannin grip that keeps the back end clean and long. It's a proper Barolo but not unapproachable as many can be in their youth, meaning you can happily cellar it or pour it tonight with a bit of air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, straight-up value from a family at the peak of their powers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"G.D. Vajra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44136339767339,"sku":"2022 G.D Vajra Barolo Albe","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021G.DVajraBaroloAlbe_6c0044a8-1082-4e26-89fd-65f137f06674.webp?v=1782118377","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-g-d-vajra-barolo-albe","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}