G.D. Vajra Barolo Le Albe 2017

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G.D. Vajra
Barolo Le Albe 2017

Vintage : 2017
Country : Italy
Region : Piedmont (Barolo DOCG)
Subregion
Type : Red
Style Deep Full Bodied
Format : 75cl
Alcohol : 14,5°
Grappes : 100% Nebbiolo

Experts		Score	Vintage
JD	Jeb Dunnuck	93	2017
RP	Robert Parker	93	2017
WE	Wine Enthusiast	93	2017
JS	James Suckling	92	2017
VN	Vinous (Antonio Galloni)	91	2017
WS	Wine Spectator	94	2016
W&S	Wines & Spirits	92	2015

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Brilliant and finely sculpted on the palate, the 2010 dazzles from the very first taste. Expressive, floral notes give way to bright red fruit, mint and crushed berries in a vibrant, striking Barolo. In most vintages, Le Albe is juicy and fruit-driven, but in 2010 it is above all the wine‘s minerality that shines through.

Jeb Dunnuck (JD) : 93 Points (2017)

The 2017 Barolo Albe has generous aromas of fresh black cherry, dried roses, baking spice, and tar. The palate has concentration of fruit that remains fresh with tension, noted by dried cranberry, orange zest, and cocoa. Once again, this wine proves a great value that well over-delivers for an entry Barolo. Drink 2021-2036.

Robert Parker (RP) : 93 Points (2017)

This is one of the most accessible and trustworthy wines you can buy from Piedmont. Keeping in line with past vintages, the G.D. Vajra 2017 Barolo Albe opens to medium concentration and a very expressive or fruit-forward bouquet. This hot-climate 2017 edition shows a little more ripeness and roundness as is to be expected, but these results are a safe bet nonetheless. Cherry and raspberry aromas are followed by blue flower and pressed violets. Set this bottle aside for medium or long-term drinking.

Wine Enthusiast (WE) : 93 Points (2017)

Red berry, rose and camphor aromas waft out of the glass. Tangy and delicious, the smooth, full-bodied palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, fleshy raspberry and hints of ground baking spice framed in taut, polished tannins. It’s already accessible but also has good midterm aging potential. Drink 2022–2029. Editors’ Choice.

James Suckling (JS) : 92 Points (2017)

Fresh and floral aromas with plum, orange peel and some cedar follow through to a medium body with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Very drinkable now, but will improve with age.

Vinous (Antonio Galloni) (VN) : 91 Points (2017)

The 2017 Barolo Albe is exquisite. Bright and beautifully lifted, the 2017 Albe is a wine of pure and total pleasure. All the elements come together so gracefully. Crushed flowers, red berries, mint, cinnamon and lavender are some of the many notes that open in the glass. The 2017 is so nicely done in the way it captures the radiance of the year and the classicism that runs through all these wines. Vineyard sites are Fossati, Costa di Vergne and Le Volte. Drinking window: 2022 - 2032

Wine Spectator (WS) : 94 Points (2016)

Elegant and expressive, this red evokes cherry, raspberry and floral notes, aligned to a refined structure. This is balanced and leaves an aftertaste of fruit, tobacco and iron. Best from 2023 through 2043.

Wines & Spirits (W&S) : 92 Points (2015)

Giuseppe Vaira sources the fruit for this wine from his highelevation plots in the Barolo commune and ages it in large Slavonia casks. Full-bodied and supple, with dark fruit tones and notes of licorice and tobacco, it is driven by a bright core of acidity that keeps it feeling energetic through the finish. A fantastic Barolo value. Best Buy

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