G.D. Vajra

Barbera d'Alba Superiore

9.0223 ratings
9.046 pro ratings
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Barbera
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
"Odedi"

Light purple in color with light intensity.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing raspberries, strawberries, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth and tobacco leaf.

Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This Barbera d'Alba is spicy and showing good structure. Fruitier on the palate than on the nose.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

100% Barbera grapes were aged for 12 months in large oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$40.

Light purple in color with light intensity.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing raspberries, strawberries, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth and tobacco leaf.

Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This Barbera d'Alba is spicy and showing good structure. Fruitier on the palate than on the nose.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

100% Barbera grapes were aged for 12 months in large oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$40.

Jun 19th, 2024
Chris MacLean

Really good form. Harmonious and still quite rustic.

Really good form. Harmonious and still quite rustic.

Oct 18th, 2020
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

#barberadalba #barbera #piemonte delicious. Today it reminded me of Merlot flavor and aroma characteristics. Lots of tiny ripe red plums and hints of cigar box and tobacco and leather. Great riper vintage for this Barbera

#barberadalba #barbera #piemonte delicious. Today it reminded me of Merlot flavor and aroma characteristics. Lots of tiny ripe red plums and hints of cigar box and tobacco and leather. Great riper vintage for this Barbera

Aug 18th, 2020
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.7

Sweet. Big

Sweet. Big

Jul 2nd, 2020
Matt Trader

Rich velvet, smokey mocha delight. Killer producer and a benchmark to great Barbera

Rich velvet, smokey mocha delight. Killer producer and a benchmark to great Barbera

Feb 24th, 2019
Anna Vocaturo

Star Bright garnet with magenta undertones, violet, thyme, tart cherries, nice acidity

Star Bright garnet with magenta undertones, violet, thyme, tart cherries, nice acidity

1 person found it helpfulAug 20th, 2019
Andrew Lohse

Intense, traditional / med+ body with a solid acid structure to match / red fruit, vibrant purple fruit, light spice

Intense, traditional / med+ body with a solid acid structure to match / red fruit, vibrant purple fruit, light spice

1 person found it helpfulMay 11th, 2018
Anna Savino

One of the best 2014 Barberas I have had! Dense and concentrated yet refreshing... this producer is a guarantee even in hard vintages!

One of the best 2014 Barberas I have had! Dense and concentrated yet refreshing... this producer is a guarantee even in hard vintages!

1 person found it helpfulSep 9th, 2017
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

9.3

This is what barbera can do in the right hands.

This is what barbera can do in the right hands.

1 person found it helpfulNov 14th, 2015
Drew DiMatteo

Extraordinary #BarberadAlba by @Giuseppe_VAJRA , @cpabros knows her stuff at Morrell & CO

Extraordinary #BarberadAlba by @Giuseppe_VAJRA , @cpabros knows her stuff at Morrell & CO

1 person found it helpfulOct 31st, 2015