We love the Vajra family wines, and we really, really love the Bricco delle Viole Barolo. Hailing from Vajra's highest elevation plots (nearest to the Alps), this wine shows aromas of rose, violet, and pine on the nose, bringing juicy notes of red cherry, blood orange, licorice on the palate.
From the winemaker:
Among the historical vineyards of Barolo, Bricco delle Viole is the
highest and the closest to the Alps. It rises from 400 to 480 meters above sea level, on the Western ridge of the village. Its name, “Hill of Violets”, originates from the flowers that blossom early here due to the perfect south exposure. Up above the fogs, Bricco delle Viole enjoys the earliest sunrise and the last sunset every day. Thanks to its vines dating back to 1949, a dramatic diurnal temperature range and this pure light, Bricco delle Viole generates a sophisticated and profound Barolo DOCG of bright aromatics, chiseled tannins and subtle minerality.
