G.D. Vajra

Petracine Langhe Riesling

9.0177 ratings
9.164 pro ratings
Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Riesling
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
Jonathan Clark

Absolutely splendid! Enjoyed with a SNARFs Italian sandwich. This wine is underrated and good luck finding it in Colorado… a vaccum for quality. Brought this back from Mecca in my luggage. Nice one to drink to your face on Coors 150th anniversary in Golden, CO. Enough of a rant. Thanks for reading! Another moment wasted in the company of JC, amen.

Absolutely splendid! Enjoyed with a SNARFs Italian sandwich. This wine is underrated and good luck finding it in Colorado… a vaccum for quality. Brought this back from Mecca in my luggage. Nice one to drink to your face on Coors 150th anniversary in Golden, CO. Enough of a rant. Thanks for reading! Another moment wasted in the company of JC, amen.

Sep 30th, 2023
Jay Kline

An unusual Riesling from Piedmont which I believe Aldo planted in the mid-80's; a first in the region. Popped and poured. Golden colored in the glass. Petrol, melons, flowers and citrus. This sort of comes across as an off-dry example. Absolutely lovely and paired perfectly with our spicy Thai take out.

An unusual Riesling from Piedmont which I believe Aldo planted in the mid-80's; a first in the region. Popped and poured. Golden colored in the glass. Petrol, melons, flowers and citrus. This sort of comes across as an off-dry example. Absolutely lovely and paired perfectly with our spicy Thai take out.

Mar 24th, 2020
Shengli Hu

Petro, faint white flowers, tangerine, oily texture and stony characters coming through on the palate. Elevated acidity and almost full body (14% abv).

Petro, faint white flowers, tangerine, oily texture and stony characters coming through on the palate. Elevated acidity and almost full body (14% abv).

Nov 13th, 2018
James Forsyth

A pretty, focused Riesling that has an attractive mineral quality. Refreshing and a wine I'd welcome on a warm day. I'm a fan of Vajra and it's fun to try something a little different by them.

A pretty, focused Riesling that has an attractive mineral quality. Refreshing and a wine I'd welcome on a warm day. I'm a fan of Vajra and it's fun to try something a little different by them.

Aug 15th, 2018
David L

Just thoroughly enjoying this.
Straw yellow in color, with a touch of green hints.
Grapefruit, peach, earthy- creaminess, citrus notes to it. That jumps from the glass. Secondary notes of flowers & modest amount of minerals. The 2015 is special. I’ll have to pick up a 14 .

Just thoroughly enjoying this.
Straw yellow in color, with a touch of green hints.
Grapefruit, peach, earthy- creaminess, citrus notes to it. That jumps from the glass. Secondary notes of flowers & modest amount of minerals. The 2015 is special. I’ll have to pick up a 14 .

1 person found it helpfulOct 12th, 2018
Rubychick

Riesling from Piedmont, who even knew? 👏

Riesling from Piedmont, who even knew? 👏

1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2018
Elizabeth Rice

On a cold snowy day north of the Arctic circle this is a good start. Fresh crisp fruits with a creamy body that disappears into crispness in the end.

On a cold snowy day north of the Arctic circle this is a good start. Fresh crisp fruits with a creamy body that disappears into crispness in the end.

1 person found it helpfulJan 7th, 2018
Matt

Mineral, diesel, Alsace-like power with great focus. Transparent and pure like all Vajra wines

Mineral, diesel, Alsace-like power with great focus. Transparent and pure like all Vajra wines

1 person found it helpfulDec 3rd, 2017
Tommy Fogarty

Owner Thomas Fogarty Winery

9.0

Tense, shimmering.

Tense, shimmering.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2016
Nate Rose

Wine Director Specs

9.3

So.. P&P this was a bit one eh. A hard slam in the decanter and an hour later it is totally out there and a amazing.

So.. P&P this was a bit one eh. A hard slam in the decanter and an hour later it is totally out there and a amazing.

1 person found it helpfulJan 26th, 2016