93 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "This is one of the most accessible and trustworthy wines you can buy from Piedmont. Keeping in line with past vintages, the G.D. Vajra 2017 Barolo Albe opens to medium concentration and a very expressive or fruit-forward bouquet. This hot-climate 2017 edition shows a little more ripeness and roundness as is to be expected, but these results are a safe bet nonetheless. Cherry and raspberry aromas are followed by blue flower and pressed violets. Set this bottle aside for medium or long-term drinking. Production is an ample 40,000 bottles. Drink: 2023-2038. (Jun 2021)"
93 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2017 Barolo Albe has generous aromas of fresh black cherry, dried roses, baking spice, and tar. The palate has concentration of fruit that remains fresh with tension, noted by dried cranberry, orange zest, and cocoa. Once again, this wine proves a great value that well over-delivers for an entry Barolo. Drink 2021-2036. Drink: 2021-2036. (5/27/21)"
93 points and 'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "ed berry, rose and camphor aromas waft out of the glass. Tangy and delicious, the smooth, full-bodied palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, fleshy raspberry and hints of ground baking spice framed in taut, polished tannins. It's already accessible but also has good midterm aging potential. Drink 2022–2029. Alcohol 14.5%. (Jul 2021)"
92 points James Suckling: "Fresh and floral aromas with plum, orange peel and some cedar follow through to a medium body with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Very drinkable now, but will improve with age. (6/2/21)"
91 points 'Best Buy' Wine & Spirits: "Albe combines fruit from the Vaira family's high elevation vineyards in the Barolo commune, an advantage in the warmth of 2017. The wine's ripe cherry flavors are brightened by notes of licorice and orange peel, and the smooth texture gains verve and depth with exposure to air. It's hard to beat this for by-the-glass programs. (Dec 2021)"
91 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Barolo Albe is exquisite. Bright and beautifully lifted, the 2017 Albe is a wine of pure and total pleasure. All the elements come together so gracefully. Crushed flowers, red berries, mint, cinnamon and lavender are some of the many notes that open in the glass. The 2017 is so nicely done in the way it captures the radiance of the year and the classicism that runs through all these wines. Vineyard sites are Fossati, Costa di Vergne and Le Volte. Drink: 2022-2032. (Feb 2021)"
93 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2017 Barolo Albe has generous aromas of fresh black cherry, dried roses, baking spice, and tar. The palate has concentration of fruit that remains fresh with tension, noted by dried cranberry, orange zest, and cocoa. Once again, this wine proves a great value that well over-delivers for an entry Barolo. Drink 2021-2036. Drink: 2021-2036. (5/27/21)"
93 points and 'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "ed berry, rose and camphor aromas waft out of the glass. Tangy and delicious, the smooth, full-bodied palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, fleshy raspberry and hints of ground baking spice framed in taut, polished tannins. It's already accessible but also has good midterm aging potential. Drink 2022–2029. Alcohol 14.5%. (Jul 2021)"
92 points James Suckling: "Fresh and floral aromas with plum, orange peel and some cedar follow through to a medium body with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Very drinkable now, but will improve with age. (6/2/21)"
91 points 'Best Buy' Wine & Spirits: "Albe combines fruit from the Vaira family's high elevation vineyards in the Barolo commune, an advantage in the warmth of 2017. The wine's ripe cherry flavors are brightened by notes of licorice and orange peel, and the smooth texture gains verve and depth with exposure to air. It's hard to beat this for by-the-glass programs. (Dec 2021)"
91 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Barolo Albe is exquisite. Bright and beautifully lifted, the 2017 Albe is a wine of pure and total pleasure. All the elements come together so gracefully. Crushed flowers, red berries, mint, cinnamon and lavender are some of the many notes that open in the glass. The 2017 is so nicely done in the way it captures the radiance of the year and the classicism that runs through all these wines. Vineyard sites are Fossati, Costa di Vergne and Le Volte. Drink: 2022-2032. (Feb 2021)"
| Product SKU | 339351 |
| Producer | G.D. Vajra |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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