Barolo "Bricco delle Viole" 2013 - G.D. Vajra - Piedmont

Estate Overview: Azienda Agricola G.D. Vajra

Located on the heights of the Barolo municipality, the G.D. Vajra estate is a family-run property of exemplary precision. Renowned for its fruit-respecting winemaking philosophy and its rejection of excessive extraction, the estate crafts wines of airy elegance and great purity. Having become an essential reference in Piedmont, Vajra is seeing its rating and appeal grow spectacularly among international tasters and collectors.

Terroir and Cuvée Overview: Bricco delle Viole (Barolo DOCG)

Bricco delle Viole is the highest historic cru in the Barolo municipality. Situated on a south-facing promontory at an altitude of approximately 400 meters and bordered by the Alps to the west, this terroir benefits from large temperature fluctuations between day and night. These unique climatic conditions allow the Nebbiolo grape to develop complex aromas of violet, black cherry, licorice, and truffle, supported by a tannic structure of great nobility.

2013 Vintage Overview

Considered by specialists to be a classic and masterful vintage in Barolo, 2013 offered a cool season and perfect late maturity. The 2013 wines are characterized by a supreme balance between vibrant acidity, dense yet very fine tannins, and exceptional aging potential.

Condition and Provenance

- Wine level: Perfect 
- Wine color: Perfect
- Label: Perfect
- Capsule: Original capsule and intact DOCG band
- Provenance: Private Swiss cellar

Food & Wine Pairings and Serving Suggestions

Serving suggestions: Ideally serve at 16°C-17°C. Decanting or letting the bottle breathe in a carafe for 1 to 2 hours before serving is highly recommended to allow the Nebbiolo to release its full aromatic palette.
Gastronomic pairings: This great Barolo will sublimely accompany tajarin with Alba white truffles, herb-roasted lamb, Milanese osso buco, porcini mushroom risotto, or beef Rossini fillet.

Personal Note and Cuvée Singularities

"Bricco delle Viole is one of those magical terroirs that make Nebbiolo enthusiasts' hearts race. The G.D. Vajra estate performs work of remarkable consistency and finesse there. Coming from the cellar of a particularly discerning Swiss enthusiast, this 2013 in perfect condition is in an ideal tasting window. A sought-after bottle, whose demand continues to rise, perfect for placing in a comparative tasting against the greatest Burgundy crus!"