Vajra
G.D. Barbera d'Alba 2025
| Denomination | DOC Barbera d'Alba |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | Mainly matured in stainless steel tanks for up to 14 months. |
- Identity and format: Barbera d’Alba DOC 2025, 0.75 l, 100% Barbera, 13.5% vol
- Piedmontese origin: Vergne (Barolo); ancient soils and over fifty-year-old vines
- Organic cultivation: organically farmed vines for over 50 years, focus on biodiversity
- Vinification: 15-20 days below 30°C; gentle maceration; 14 months in stainless steel
- Profile and serving: violet, blueberry and plum; liquorice finish; serve at 16-18°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbera d’Alba Denominazione di Origine Controllata by G.D. Vajra is a still red wine, matured in stainless steel, which encapsulates all the energy of the Langhe region. Made from Barbera grapes, it stands out for its intense, deep purple colour. The aromatic profile opens with clear notes of violet, blueberry and plum, enhanced by hints of sweet spices, lavender and fresh thyme. On the palate, the dense and layered structure is supported by vibrant acidity, fading into a persistent finish with elegant touches of liquorice and anise.
Where it comes from
This Piedmontese red originates from the vineyards of Vergne, the highest area in the municipality of Barolo. The vines sink their roots into heterogeneous and ancient soils of Tortonian, Serravallian and Messinian origin. The plots include vines over fifty years old, cultivated according to the principles of organic farming. The management of the rows involves spontaneous grassing to protect biodiversity and ensure proper soil aeration. These conditions favour balanced ripening, giving the wine a multifaceted expression and great vitality.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place between the end of September and mid-October. The grapes are vinified separately for each plot, in order to enhance the identity of each vineyard. Fermentation takes place at a free temperature below 30°C for a period of fifteen to twenty days. G.D. Vajra uses a maceration with a partially submerged cap and regular pump-overs to achieve balanced aromatic extraction. After malolactic fermentation, maturation continues in stainless steel tanks for up to fourteen months, a deliberate choice to preserve the freshness and definition of the fruit.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1972 in Vergne, at the highest point of Barolo, the G.D. Vajra winery combines artisanal tradition with a deep respect for the Langhe region. The estate cultivates its historic vineyards following a strict organic regime, safeguarding the precious local biodiversity. As Aldo Vaira highlights, this Barbera reflects a vibrant and patient character, an authentic soul shaped by old vines over fifty years old. Each glass celebrates the family's intimate bond with their land, offering a pure expression of the Piedmontese territory.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1972
- Oenologist: Aldo e Giuseppe Vaira
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 80
A true family estate, G.D. Vajra blends tradition and innovation with heartfelt authenticity. Today, alongside founders Aldo and Milena Vaira, the new generation — Giovanni, Francesca, and Isidoro — carries the vision forward, also overseeing the historic Luigi Baudana estate in Serralunga d’Alba since 2009.
Every bottle reflects the family’s artisanal spirit and deep-rooted connection to the land, offering wines with soul, identity, and a timeless elegance. Read more
| Name | Vajra G.D. Barbera d'Alba 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vajra |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1972 in Vergne, at the highest point of Barolo, the G.D. Vajra winery combines artisanal tradition with a deep respect for the Langhe region. The estate cultivates its historic vineyards following a strict organic regime, safeguarding the precious local biodiversity. As Aldo Vaira highlights, this Barbera reflects a vibrant and patient character, an authentic soul shaped by old vines over fifty years old. Each glass celebrates the family's intimate bond with their land, offering a pure expression of the Piedmontese territory. |
| Origin | Vergne (Barolo), Piemonte, Italia |
| Soil composition | Heterogeneous soils of ancient origin (Tortonian, Serravallian, Messinian) |
| Harvest | From the end of September to mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | Below 30 °C |
| Fermentation | 15-20 days |
| Production technique | Separate fermentations of the grapes with a long and gentle maceration (partially submerged cap) and regular pump-overs; malolactic fermentation and maturation mainly in stainless steel tanks |
| Wine making | Separate fermentation of the grapes for 15–20 days at uncontrolled temperatures below 30°C, with long and gentle maceration (partially submerged cap) and regular pumping over; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel and maturation mainly in stainless steel tanks for up to 14 months. |
| Aging | Mainly matured in stainless steel tanks for up to 14 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |