2021 Barolo, Bricco delle Viole, G.D. Vajra, Piedmont, Italy

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2021 Barolo, Bricco delle Viole, G.D. Vajra, Piedmont, ItalyBricco delle Viole is the highest of G. D. Vajras vineyards, located closest to the Alps. Thanks to cool nights and long days of sunshine, the Bricco delle Viole wine always has bright aromatics, chiseled tannins and a subtle mineral character. Made from 100% organic Nebbiolo, this is an elegant, classic wine: beautifully layered and ethereal, with plenty of violets and crushed dark red fruit. There are eucalyptus notes and a lovely mineral core to

Bottled end April

as it can often mean in wine terms

their calling card

Already pretty mind-blowing

almost smoky

This is a real standout

the 2012 Champagne Celebris Blanc De Blancs pours a youthful yellow hue and is aromatic of fresh white peaches

but the very fine backbone and beautiful

heather-swept hills of the Highlands meet the vineyards of Pauillac

To my mind

2010 is a tiny crop here

rich in florals and white citrus