Join us this weekend for a complimentary wine tasting highlighting Piedmont producer G.D. Vajra. Francesca Vajra will be hosting our tasting on Saturday, guiding you through this lineup of impressive Northern Italian wines. Starting at 11:30am on Saturday and Sunday, all will be available for purchase at 10% off retail price.
Find a printable PDF of this week’s tasting notes here.
G.D. Vajra N.S. della Neve Blanc De Noir Extra Brut Rosé NV
Origin: Italy
Retail: $33.95 | Sale: $30.55
This informal but savory sparkling wine starts with aromas of red berry, toasted nuts and pink grapefruit. The bright palate offers red cherry, strawberry, walnut and a hint of white pepper alongside fresh acidity and persistent bubbles. It’s refreshing but complex with the decisive character of the Nebbiolo grape and the gentle elegance of Pinot Noir. It’s a perfect aperitif with oysters or an accompaniment to an entire meal.
Nebbiolo | Pinot Nero
G.D. Vajra Luigi Baudana Dragon Langhe Bianco 2018
Origin: Italy
Retail: $22.95 | Sale: $20.66
This small estate is just four hectares of vineyard with a tiny cellar, situated in the village of Baudana . After 30 years running the winery, Luigi Baudana visited the Vajra winery incognito one day, and was so impressed with the way they dealt with people and communicated their philosophy that he rang Aldo Vajra soon afterwards to ask if he would be interested in buying his estate. A deal was soon done, and the Vajra family have run this estate alongside Luigi and his wife Fiorina ever since. In the glass this white field blend shows a beautiful straw yellow color, very intense and luminous. The nose is full of floral sensations, enriched with nuances of peach, apple, lemon, and a touch of fresh grass. On the palate it is light-bodied and savory with a pleasant freshness.
Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc | Riesling | Nascetta
G.D. Vajra Rosabella Rosato 2018
Origin: Italy
Retail: $21.95 | Sale: $19.75
First produced between 2004 and 2007, Rosabella has a focus on Nebbiolo, with small amounts of Barbera and Dolcetto. Fruit for this wine comes from young estate vineyards located in the villages of Barolo, La Morra, Novello and Serralunga. Floral with fresh strawberries and the very distinctive signature of Nebbiolo welcome you into the glass. The palate is balanced with citrus and a refreshing mineral backbone. Don’t let this wine fool, just like a great Barolo this deserves a little food to go with it.
Nebbiolo | Dolcetto | Barbera
G.D. Vajra Langhe Rosso 2017
Origin: Italy
Retail: $17.95 | Sale: $16.15
This creative regional blend sings with wild berries, cherries, and deeply succulent fruit. Zesty and refined, this red pairs famously with all things pasta, pork and lamb. Vajra’s Langhe Rosso blend is primarily Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, and Barbera, with deft touches of Albarossa, Freisa, and Pinot Noir for added complexity. It is an everyday affordable wine that makes a lovely choice at any table.
Nebbiolo | Dolcetto | Barbera | Albarossa | Freisa | Pinot Noir
G.D. Vajra Barbera D’Alba 2017
Origin: Italy
Retail 750ml: $25.95 | Sale $23.35
Retail Magnum: $55.95 | $50.35
Vajra's Barbera d’Alba comes from grapes grown on ancient soils, traced to three different geological ages: Tortonian, Serravallian and Messinian. Dark plum and cherry flavors lead the way with Moroccan spice notes adding a nice complexity. This friendly Piemontese red is a versatile addition to your dinner table.
Barbera
G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco Viole DOCG 2015
Origin: Italy
Retail: $89.95 | Sale: $80.95
Coming from the highest hill of Barolo, a promontory-facing south vineyard, embraced by the Alps and receiving the first morning sun and the last ray of the evening. In autumn this vineyard seems to float above the fog, as if detached from time and light. Brilliant ruby color in the glass, this beautiful Barolo has notes of cherry, roses, dark fruits, licorice, and violet that merge with shades of citrus and mint. On the palate, graceful and silky tannins meet a perfect aromatic balance. Although this wine is already delicious and accessible, it will only get better in the following years.
Nebbiolo
G.D. Vajra Barolo Chinato
Origin: Italy
Retail: $69.95 | Sale: $62.95
This vermouth-like apéritif is made with Barolo infused with alpine herbs native to Italy, fruit peels, and plant roots. The result is pretty sensational, with rich, concentrated aromas of dried fruits, plums, violets, and cherries with a savory spiciness. It is ideal as an after-dinner drink.