# Barolo Bricco delle Viole (2020)

- **Producer:** G.D. Vajra
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €128
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, kirsch, blood orange, wild berries, violet, leather, forest floor

## About this wine

The G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2020 originates from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy, crafted exclusively from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The fruit is sourced from the Bricco delle Viole vineyard, notable for its high altitude (400-480 meters) and south-facing exposure, which creates significant diurnal temperature shifts. The estate has a long-standing commitment to organic viticulture, with the vineyard farmed organically since 1971. The 2020 vintage was marked by an extended growing season, leading to a late harvest in early October.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyard altitude: 400-480 meters above sea level.
- Organic farming since 1971.
- Harvest took place over three days in early October.
- Ancient vines dating back to 1931.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure, particularly its tannins and acidity, makes it an excellent partner for protein-rich dishes, where they can soften and integrate. The savory and earthy notes in the wine complement dishes featuring mushrooms, game, and truffles, while fruit-forward elements can echo sauces or accompaniments.

## Wine making process

The G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2020 is produced using traditional vinification methods. Fermentation occurs in custom vertical vats with a 57-day submerged cap maceration, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine then ages for 28 months in large Slavonian oak casks (25-50 hectoliters). The harvest for the 2020 vintage took place in early October after a long growing season, with grapes meticulously sorted three times.