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Red dry
The most colorful wine of the winemaker is an exceptional wine that combines five grape varieties, which are harvested gradually so that each variety reaches its optimal maturity. This process ensures the intensity and exceptional quality of the wine. Fermentation and maturation last from 18 to 24 months. in stainless steel tanks, and a small part of the wine is matured in oak barrels, giving the wine even more depth and complexity. The aromas are dominated by dark plums, blackberries, rose petals, and herbs. The wine is balanced, fresh, expressive, with a long-lasting aftertaste.
Serve at 16-18°C with:
Roasted beef with rosemary: Roasted beef with fresh rosemary and garlic, topped with a light red wine glaze.
T-bone steak with grilled vegetables: Medium-rare T-bone steak served with grilled eggplant, peppers and tomatoes.
Spiced rabbit: Rabbit, roasted with herbs and balsamic vinegar, pairs perfectly with the balanced flavors of this wine.
Lasagna with meat: Traditional lasagna with beef and pork mince, lightly seasoned with tomato sauce and parmesan.
Pasta with ragù: Pasta with Bolognese sauce or ragù alla piemontese, where beef and pork are combined with spices and tomatoes.
Risotto with wild mushrooms: Creamy risotto with wild mushrooms, balsamic and a splash of red wine that brings out the depth and structure of the wine.
The Vajra family has farmed Bricco delle Viole, the highest cru in Comune di Barolo, since the 1880s. At the young age of fifteen, Aldo Vajra embraced the dream to revive his family legacy. Displaying a vision and commitment belying his young age he took over the estate in 1968, turning a new page.Aldo soon acquired the first organic certification of the region (1971), created private biotype selections (selezioni massali) of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto, pioneered the renaissance of Freisa, a noble yet forgotten local grape (1980) and the cultivation of Rhine Riesling in Piemonte (1985).Today, the Vajra family continues the vineyard research focusing on the influence of soil and climate change. The winery is trail-blazing the rediscovery of Chiaretto di Nebbiolo and the wines of the 17th century – long before Barolo was created - through two limited-production wines: “N.S. della Neve” (a champagne-method rosé nature) and “Claré JC”, a partial whole-cluster fermentation of pure Nebbiolo.High elevation vineyards are a unique factor to the Vajra wines, for their ability to express finesse and remarkable complexity over power
