2023 G.D. Vajra "Pétracine" Riesling, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
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ABOUT THIS WINE
Vajra Langhe DOC Riesling Pétracine is produced with the oldest vines of Riesling ever planted in Piemonte, in 1985. Vineyards are east/south-east exposed at 420-480 m asl. Its name comes from an ancient synonym of Riesling, meaning ‘the roots [into] the stone’, thus indicating it could grow well in rocky soils. Grapes are hand-harvested and then gently pressed followed by a cold settling. Aging is in steel tanks until the spring following the harvest.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
The Vajra family has farmed Bricco delle Viole, the highest cru in Comune di Barolo, since the 1880s.
Aldo Vajra acquired the first organic certification of the region (1971), created private biotype selections (selezioni massali) of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto, pioneered the renaissance of Freisa, a noble yet forgotten local grape (1980) and the cultivation of Rhine Riesling in Piemonte (1985). When Aldo met Milena, who shared the same love for farming, a romance blossomed turning into the wonderful bouquet that the Vajra family represent.
High elevation vineyards are a unique factor to the Vajra wines, for their ability to express finesse and remarkable complexity over power. Dolcetto Coste & Fossati and Barbera d’Alba Superiore are a testament of the Vajras’ love for each grape, thus allocating top vineyards for these amazing native varietals.
Attention to detail and humility towards nature, un-compromised efforts and humanity: so are Aldo and Milena, now joined by their energetic children Giuseppe, Francesca and Isidoro, and by an amazing team of young professionals, in their quest for an authentic expression of their land into the wines.
G.D. Vajra is an independent winery, entirely family-owned.