G.D. Vajra - Barolo Bricco Delle Viole 2020 (1.5L)
Vinous: 96 Points
The 2020 Barolo Bricco delle Viole Vajra's flagship is very fine. Dark cherry kirsch blood orange spice and lavender are nicely amplified. The 2020 is gracious and elegant but its youthful Nebbiolo tannins will require some time to soften. The 2020 is another wine that captures my keen interests with its sublime balance. I would be thrilled to own it. - By Antonio Galloni on November 2023 There?s plenty to like in these new releases from the Vajra family. Starting with the 2020 Barolos the wines are gracious and finely sketched with the personality of each wine clearly defined. The Bricco delle Viole is especially sublime and well worth seeking out. As always the Barolos offer a compelling mix of classicism and contemporary finesse. The entry-level offerings are a bit mixed this year largely a reflection of the challenging 2022 harvest. Readers will find several new wines made from nearly extinct varieties that show plenty of intrigue and that are sure to enrich this range going forward.
Kerin O'Keefe: 95 Points
Fragrant and refined the G.D. Vajra 2020 Bricco delle Viole has heady aromas of wild berry fragrant purple flower and camphor. It?s polished and savory with great red cherry and raspberry fruit flavors accented by spicy notes of ground clove and white pepper. Tightly knit fine-grained tannins offer seamless support. Drink 2028?2035. Abv:14%
vWine Advocate: 95 Points
The G.D. Vajra 2020 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a very pretty wine with brightness and delicate aromas that remain etched and defined. You get dried violet or lilac tart cherry cranberry lavender essence rosemary and other perfumed Mediterranean nuances. Bricco delle Viole finishes dry and the tannins are on the powdery side giving the wine medium weight and a lean mid-palate. Published: Apr 04 2024
