Barolo "Bricco delle Viole"
Among the historical vineyards of Barolo, Bricco delle Viole is the highest and the closest to the Alps. It rises from 400 to 480 meters above sea level, on the Western ridge of the village. Its name, “Hill of Violets”, originates from the flowers that blossom early here due to the perfect south exposure. Up above the fog line, Bricco delle Viole enjoys the earliest sunrise and the last sunset every day. Thanks to its vines dating back to 1931, a dramatic diuturnal temperature range and this pure light, Bricco delle Viole generates a sophisticated and profound Barolo of bright aromatics, chiseled tannins and subtle minerality. The wine is always beautifully layered and classy, with purple flowers, raspberry, small red fruits and sweet spices. The palate is noble, with a refined acid spine and profound tannins that promise a long aging potential.
G.D. Vajra
G.D. Vajra is a small, artisanal family estate that has risen to become one of the benchmark modern day producers in Piedmont. The estate is steeped in tradition: Barolos are macerated for 20 to 30 days, depending on the vintage, and matured in large neutral Slavonian casks. The holdings in Bricco delle Viole ‒ Barolo’s highest cru ‒ are the prized vineyards of the estate, planted in 1949. High elevation vineyards are a unique factor to Vajra wines, allowing them to express what has become the hallmark of the estate: finesse and remarkable complexity over simple power.
Barolo "Bricco delle Viole"
Among the historical vineyards of Barolo, Bricco delle Viole is the highest and the closest to the Alps. It rises from 400 to 480 meters above sea level, on the Western ridge of the village. Its name, “Hill of Violets”, originates from the flowers that blossom early here due to the perfect south exposure. Up above the fog line, Bricco delle Viole enjoys the earliest sunrise and the last sunset every day. Thanks to its vines dating back to 1931, a dramatic diuturnal temperature range and this pure light, Bricco delle Viole generates a sophisticated and profound Barolo of bright aromatics, chiseled tannins and subtle minerality. The wine is always beautifully layered and classy, with purple flowers, raspberry, small red fruits and sweet spices. The palate is noble, with a refined acid spine and profound tannins that promise a long aging potential.
G.D. Vajra is a small, artisanal family estate that has risen to become one of the benchmark modern day producers in Piedmont. The estate is steeped in tradition: Barolos are macerated for 20 to 30 days, depending on the vintage, and matured in large neutral Slavonian casks. The holdings in Bricco delle Viole ‒ Barolo’s highest cru ‒ are the prized vineyards of the estate, planted in 1949. High elevation vineyards are a unique factor to Vajra wines, allowing them to express what has become the hallmark of the estate: finesse and remarkable complexity over simple power.
