Country: Italy Region: Piemonte
Varietal: Barbera Vintage: 2024
Category: Red Wine Style: Dry
Producer: G.D. Vajra
Description:Aldo Vaira describes his Barbera d’Alba as ‘A Barbera that behaves like a Barolo’. It comes predominantly from the oldest Barbera vines planted in 1949 by his great-grandfather, Carlo Vaira. The deeply rooted vines produce a wine brimming with energy, that is intense yet very elegant.
Vajra's Barbera d’Alba comes from grapes grown on ancient soils, traced to three different geological ages: Tortonian, Serravallian and Messinian. The resulting wine is refined and savoury, charming and complex
Tasting Notes:The magnificent aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, and blackcurrant mingle with stone fruits and prune. The palate is dense and dynamic with enticing freshness and a long lingering finish.
Food Suggestion: Try with Cumberland sausages, lasagne or meaty fish dishes such as monkfish wrapped in Parma ham.
The Porta Santa Albariño is light yellow in colour with green reflections. The scent is intense, typical of this rather aromatic variety, reminiscent of yellow and white fruits, melon and white flowers. On the palate, it has an almost creamy texture, but is always fresh and resilient.