Piedmont
Terre del Barolo – Rocche di Castiglione 2011, Riserva Barolo
The nose is fruity, rather aromatic and racy. It reveals notes of blackberry, bigarreau cherry and small notes of violet associated with a touch of raspberry, blueberry as well as a hint of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, freshness as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy raspberry associated with fine touches of bigarreau cherry, violet as well as discreet hints of sweet spices.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
G. D. Vajra – Albe 2015
Barolo
The nose is fruity, fresh, racy and offers tension and a beautiful intensity. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, wild strawberry, small notes of violet/lily associated with fine touches of grey pepper as well as discreet hints of liquorice and sense of the place. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, fresh and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize and an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy red cherry, fleshy blackberry, small notes of rose associated with fine touches of violet, lily, small juicy red fruits as well as hints of tonka bean and very discreet hints of cuben pepper. A very fine hint of cocoa on the persistence. Tannins are precise and structuring.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
G. D. Vajra – Albe 2016
Barolo
The nose is powerful, spicy and offers a fine grain and intensity. It reveals notes of wild strawberry, small wild fruits, small notes of violet associated with a hint of lily as well as fine hints of tonka bean, sense of the place and discreet hints of grey pepper. The palate is fruity and offers gourmandize, a beautiful definition, a good structure and a fine fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of wild strawberry, small wild red berries/fleshy redcurrant, small notes of violet associated with a hint of lily, plum as well as fine hints of tonka bean, toasted hazelnut and discreet hints of sweet spices. Tannins are fin, elegant and precise. Good length.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
G. D.Vajra - Bricco delleViole 2016
Barolo
The nose is fresh, elegant, fruity and offers a beautiful freshness/intensity and a very fine grain. It reveals notes of wild strawberry, fresh/juicy cherry, small notes of violet associated with fine touches of blackberry as well as hints of nutmeg, cardamom and a hint of lilac. The palate offers gourmandize, delicacy, a fine grain and precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ crunchy plum, raspberry, small notes of small juicy/fresh red berries associated with fine touches of violet as well as discreet hints of liquorice stick, cardamom and tea. A very fine chew on the persistence and a subtle hint of crushed almond and cocoa from the 3rd caudalie.
Score : 18/20 (96/100)
G. D.Vajra – Coste di Rose 2016
Barolo
The nose is fruity, powerful and offers a fine grain. It reveals notes of wild strawberry, wild blackberry, small notes of rose associated with small touches of small red berries as well as fine hints of cuben pepper. the palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize, suavity as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of wild strawberry, fleshy/ripe cherry, small notes of small wild berries associated with touches of rose as well as very fine hints of sweet spices, sense of the place and a hint of laurel berries. Good persistence.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
G. D. Vajra – Ravera 2016
Barolo
The nose is fresh, mineral and offers power. It reveals notes of wild berries, violet, iris, small notes of small wild red fruits associated with a hint of wild plum as well as a discreet hint of timut pepper. the palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize and a beautiful finesse of the fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, crunchy/juicy plum, small notes of iris associated with fine touches of juicy/crunchy wild raspberry as well as very fine hints of tea, cardamom and tonka bean. A very discreet hint of cocoa and crushed hazelnut on the finish/persistence.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
G. D. Vajra, Luigi Baudana – Baudana 2016
Barolo
The nose offers power and minerality. It reveals notes of violet, blackberry, small notes of grey pepper associated with small touches of blackberry as well as a hint of blackberry, very fine hints of tea and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize and suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy raspberry, fleshy blackberry, small notes of violet associated with small touches of nutmeg, sugared mild tobacco as well as a subtle hint of racy minerality. Tannins are structuring.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
G. D. Vajra, Luigi Baudana – Cerretta 2016
Barolo
The nose is fruity and offers power as well as freshness. It reveals notes of wild berries, laurel berries and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of violet plum as well as fine hints of nutmeg, spices, tea, Sichuan pepper and a very discreet hint of clove. The palate is mineral, fruity and offers suavity, fat as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy wild raspberry, small fleshy red berries and small notes of crunchy plum associated with small touches of laurel berries, dry flowers as well as hints of mild tobacco. A very discreet hint of dry almond on the persistence.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
BARBARESCO
Castello diVerduno 2017
Barbaresco
The nose is fresh, fruity, aromatic and offers a fine minerality. It reveals notes of fresh red cherry and red berries/ fresh redcurrant associated with discreet hints of violet, sense of the place and very discreet hints of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, gourmandize as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy/acidulous red cherry, fleshy redcurrant and small notes of wild strawberry associated with small touches of violet as well as a subtle hint of blackberry and sweet spices.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Castello diVerduno – RabajaBàs 2016
Barbaresco
The nose is fruity and offers elegance, a fin grain and a small freshness. It reveals notes of ripe cherry, ripe strawberry, small notes of Boysen berry associated with fine touches of cuben pepper, tea and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of acidulous red berries, crunchy cherry and small notes of crunchy blackberry associated with fine touches of fresh flowers as well as a subtle hint of sense of the place and liquorice. Good persistence.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Castello diVerduno – Rabajà 2016
Barbaresco
The nose is fruity and offers gourmandize as well as a fine richness. It reveals notes of strawberry, fleshy cherry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of liquorice as well as discreet hints of sweet spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy/juicy cherry and juicy red berries associated with fine touches of violet, crunchy plum as well as very fine hints of liquorice. Good length and persistence
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Castello diVerduno – Rabajà Riserva 2015
Barbaresco
The nose is fruity and offers a small intensity. It reveals notes of wild red berries, pepper, small notes of wild blackberry associated with fine touches of violet as well as hints of sense of the place. The palate is fruity, mineral and offers freshness, a good definition and precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy cherry, acidulous red berries, small notes of violet associated with fine touches of liquorice, nutmeg as well as hints of mild tobacco and tonka bean.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)