G.D. Vajra

Claré J.C. Langhe Nebbiolo

9.034 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Ruby with notes of red fruits and floral scents. On the palate elegant red fruits with notes of blueberry and earthy dried lavender. Good balance, soft fine tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and earthy character. Nice value. Consistent quality.

Ruby with notes of red fruits and floral scents. On the palate elegant red fruits with notes of blueberry and earthy dried lavender. Good balance, soft fine tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and earthy character. Nice value. Consistent quality.

1 person found it helpfulMay 16th, 2020
Darren Dittrich

We are batting .500 so far in purchases from our local organic wine shop. This one is fortunately a real treat. Imagine a tannin-rich Burgundy (if one existed) blended with a Cru Beaujolais. Floral, ripe strawberry, orange peel... bright acid, chewy tannins, but something that would appeal to those who like a semi-dry wine (just from smell, this doesn’t have any residual sugar). Hard to think of something this would not pair with.... we served it with a beef stir-fry, but it could handle everything from BBQ to salmon. Served chilled. This Vajra release reminds me of their high QPR Rosso that is readily available. Cannot wait to try those two together. This will absolutely be on our Thanksgiving table.

We are batting .500 so far in purchases from our local organic wine shop. This one is fortunately a real treat. Imagine a tannin-rich Burgundy (if one existed) blended with a Cru Beaujolais. Floral, ripe strawberry, orange peel... bright acid, chewy tannins, but something that would appeal to those who like a semi-dry wine (just from smell, this doesn’t have any residual sugar). Hard to think of something this would not pair with.... we served it with a beef stir-fry, but it could handle everything from BBQ to salmon. Served chilled. This Vajra release reminds me of their high QPR Rosso that is readily available. Cannot wait to try those two together. This will absolutely be on our Thanksgiving table.

1 person found it helpfulOct 7th, 2019
Chadé Severin

Too tart for my taste. Not enough body, tannins too tight.

Too tart for my taste. Not enough body, tannins too tight.

Apr 24th, 2020
Todd Stone

Much better than the bottle at Wine School! On the lighter side, less bold in color, a little like a Pinot. Red berries like strawberry & raspberry, touch of citrus as well. Smooth and no sharp alcohol, low tannins, touch of minerality. A nice wine for everyday dinners.

Much better than the bottle at Wine School! On the lighter side, less bold in color, a little like a Pinot. Red berries like strawberry & raspberry, touch of citrus as well. Smooth and no sharp alcohol, low tannins, touch of minerality. A nice wine for everyday dinners.

Apr 1st, 2020
Carlos Gonzalez

Wow what a nice surprise. Love Nebbiolo and this is a completely different take on the grape that I’m digging.

Wow what a nice surprise. Love Nebbiolo and this is a completely different take on the grape that I’m digging.

Jan 9th, 2020
Todd Stone

Nice nose- but really a bit sharp for me on the tongue. Chalky and just too young (?). Tasted at Parcelle Wine School @ Charlie Bird.

Nice nose- but really a bit sharp for me on the tongue. Chalky and just too young (?). Tasted at Parcelle Wine School @ Charlie Bird.

Jan 7th, 2020
Sebastien

Aromatic, not too sweet, very enjoyable. Great lingering flavors.

Aromatic, not too sweet, very enjoyable. Great lingering flavors.

Dec 4th, 2019
Brendan Baker

Juicy and bright red fruits⚡️😋

Juicy and bright red fruits⚡️😋

Nov 16th, 2019
Tooty Frooty

Även yummy detta år. 🍷👍🏻👍🏻 Småpartierna.

Även yummy detta år. 🍷👍🏻👍🏻 Småpartierna.

Sep 20th, 2019
Greg Strong

Bright cherry fruit with very zippy acidity/fizzy palate. Extremely cool wine that you should search out.

Bright cherry fruit with very zippy acidity/fizzy palate. Extremely cool wine that you should search out.

Sep 5th, 2019