Tasting notes, April 5, 2025; Wines of G.D. Vajra

                    G.D. Vajra

2023 Vajra Baudana Dragon
On Sale for $17.99
Serralunga / Langhe / Italy
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Nascetta
The Vajra family of Barolo began their stewardship of the tiny Baudana property situated in the commune of Serralunga just over ten years ago and have faithfully maintained the quality and charm of this white field blend. The source vineyards are planted primarily to Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc along with smaller portions of Riesling and the Piemonte speciality Nascetta.
2024 Vajra Rosabella
On Sale for $17.99
Langhe / Piedmont / Italy
100% Nebbiolo
The Vajra family produces some of the best wines in Barolo. Their delightful Rosabella impresses with its vivacity and charm. This cuvee is produced using the saignee method.
2022 Vajra Pinot Nero
On Sale for $27.99
Langhe / Piedmont / Italy
100% Pinot Noir
Two very well-sited vineyards contribute the fruit for this strikingly elegant Pinot Noir. The wine is aged for 2 months in neutral barrels followed by 5 months in stainless steel tank.
2023 Vajra Rosso
On Sale for $13.99
Langhe / Piedmont / Italy
Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera (also Pinot Nero, Albarossa and Freisa)
The introduction to the Vajra house style, the Langhe Rosso is a blend of nearly all the red varietals the Vajra family farms. The wine is aged for 18-24 months first in stainless steel and then in oak barrels.
2023 Vajra Nebbiolo
On Sale for $21.99
Langhe / Piedmont / Italy1
00% Nebbiolo
Sourced from 7 – 25-year-old estate vines, Vajra’s Nebbiolo is intended to capture the “innocence” of the varietal. This bottling is also aged in stainless steel anywhere from 8 – 14 months depending on the vintage and parcel.
2023 Vajra Coste & Fossati
On Sale for $22.40
Langhe / Piedmont / Italy
100% Dolcetto
Hand picked clones of Dolcetto planted in the commune of Barolo in the single vineyards Coste and Fossati inform this intense red.  The wine is aged for 8-12 months in stainless steel tanks prior to bottling.