2022 G.D. Vajra "Albe" Barolo

Name: 2022 G.D. Vajra "Albe" Barolo
SKU: 2008451
Price: 37.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 93.33333333333331 (3 reviews)

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James Suckling

Reviewed January 2026

A very exuberant yet delicate nose of rose petals, clementine peel and raspberries. The palate is medium-bodied with supple red fruit and silky tannins. Very pleasant. Drink now or hold. (JS)

Professional Reviews

Jeb Dunnuck

Review Date: 04/2026

A medium ruby color, the 2022 Barolo Albe marks the 50th vintage of this cuvée. Aromas of fresh cherries, spice, and ripe orange peel lead into a medium-bodied palate with purity and polish. Already quite appealing, this is a wine I would happily order by the glass, and it should drink beautifully over the coming decade. Drink 2026-2036. (AF)

Kerin O'Keefe

Review Date: 04/2026

The G.D. Vajra 2022 Barolo Albe has aromas of crushed red berry, lavender and eucalyptus. On the smooth, full-bodied palate, notes of star anise and blood orange accent a core of cherry marinated in spirits. Taut, fine-grained tannins provide polished support. (KO)

Notes

The 2022 G.D. Vajra "Albe" Barolo brings together Nebbiolo from high vineyards between 380 and 480 meters. The grapes were picked from September 23 to October 12 and sorted at three stages. Maceration averaged 36 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel the next spring. The wine spent 22 months in large Slavonian oak casks before bottling in June 2025. In the glass, it shows a bright garnet red color with a lively core. The nose is highly expressive and classic, opening with crushed rose petals, sweet red cherry, and cranberry, underlaid by fragrant notes of orange peel, cedar, and pipe tobacco. On the palate, the hot 2022 vintage is reined in by Vajra's trademark freshness. It is medium-bodied, bright, and energetic, pairing a crunchy red fruit mid-palate with supple, fine-grained tannins and a lift of balsamic tension on the finish.

Details

Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Origin	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Bottle Size	750 mL
SKU	2008451