G.D. Vajra - Barolo Bricco Delle Viole 2017 (750ml)
A smooth interwoven silkiness is what best characterizes Bricco delle Viole. Coming from its namesake vineyard it is located on the highest part of the Comune of Barolo. From its uniquely high position you can see and almost touch the stunning Alpine mountains: a Barolo di Barolowhere the characteristic notes of Nebbiolo settle into its most delicate and elegant version."
Jeb Dunnuck: 96 Points
The 2017 Barolo Bricco Delle Viole is the darker fruited of the G.D. Vajra sites and has rounded floral aromatics
Wine Enthusiast: 96 Points
Aromas of underbrush pine forest woodland berries and cedar form the enticing nose. Full-bodied and savory the structured palate delivers ripe Morello cherry raspberry compote star anise and cinnamon before closing on pipe tobacco notes. Tightly knit but refined tannins provide the backbone while surprisingly fresh acidity for the hot vintage keeps it balanced. Drink 2024?2032. KERIN O?KEEFE
James Suckling: 95 Points
Aromas of ripe strawberries and flowers follow through to a full body with firm chewy tannins that are silky and very polished. That palate is very clear and precise. Attractive if chewy finish. Try after 2024.
Vinous: 95 Points
The 2017 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is classy and elegant to the core. Medium in body and wonderfully translucent the 2017 captures all of the finesse of this site. Naturally the 2017 also shows the ripeness of the year but it retains its sublime sense of poise. The 2017 Bricco delle Viole is one of the clear stand outs of the year. -- Antonio Galloni
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
The G.D. Vajra 2017 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is packed with medium dark cherry fruit and plum. The wine also shows a savory side with spice hazelnut cream licorice and lightly fragrant potting soil. This vintage sits solid on the palate wrapping thickly over the senses thanks to its creamy fruit-driven consistency and well-managed tannins. These vines are high in elevation ranging from 400 to 480 meters in altitude. Those higher elevations are key to interpreting a vintage that saw heat such as this. Production is 15000 bottles.
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