2016 G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe

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If you were to consider the entire portfolio of wines made in the Barolo appellation, this wine always stands in its own little corner. Albe is a brand on its own, and it represents one of the most versatile, accessible and well-priced Baroli to emerge from the appellation. The G.D. Vajra 2016 Barolo Albe sets off on the right foot, offering forthcoming intensity with forest fruit, wild cherry, crushed stone and blue flowers. Winemaking is straightforward in stainless steel, and the wine finishes in Slavonian oak casks. Some 40,000 bottles are hitting the market now.
94 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (July 2020)

Vajra's Barolo Albe is bright, floral and wonderfully lifted in 2016. Sweet tobacco, cedar, blood orange, mint, licorice, dried red cherry and sage give the 2016 lovely savory brightness to match its mid-weight structure. Gracious and light on its feet, the Albe has so much to offer.
91 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Such a delicious expression of the balanced and drinkable 2016 harvest with fresh red cherries, strawberries and rose perfume. The palate has bright, fine and fleshy texture with a super fine, chalky and plush delivery of ripe, supple and concentrated cherries. So complete. Drink or hold.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

All the 2016 Vajra and Baudana wines arrived today, so I’ll get cracking on those next week, though today I have to leave shortly to go and taste 40 something Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Southern Rhône wines at the MBTF, but that’s life. It can’t always be days of tar and roses. Anyway, it’s interesting that people fall over themselves to buy Barolo from single crus, and yet, many of the best wines come from a range of different ones. This edition of Albe® is right up there with the 2010 and 2013 in terms of quality.
Red cherry, raspberry, roses, almond biscotti, mint and exotic spices. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and bright in red fruit flavour, but with a savoury tobacco and dried herb edge. Tannin is firm, with a fine chalk dust texture, and clean acidity drives it along so nicely. Finish is firm and long, with a pretty perfume as it goes. Charming, yet serious. It’s a really good release.
94+ points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front