G.D. Vajra

Albe Barolo Nebbiolo

9.18 ratings
-no pro ratings
Barolo, 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
Dave

I've had Albe a number of times, and it's always been very good. This bottle is delicious, even though it is young. It's vibrant and zesty with bright cherries, cranberry, a light dusting of... dust, little mint, little tea leaf. It would be great with some cellaring, but when it tastes like this at this price, why wait? Paired beautifully with some flank steak and chimichurri.
Delectable puts it at $48 but I don't think I've ever spent that much.
Listening to Christopher Parkening.

I've had Albe a number of times, and it's always been very good. This bottle is delicious, even though it is young. It's vibrant and zesty with bright cherries, cranberry, a light dusting of... dust, little mint, little tea leaf. It would be great with some cellaring, but when it tastes like this at this price, why wait? Paired beautifully with some flank steak and chimichurri.
Delectable puts it at $48 but I don't think I've ever spent that much.
Listening to Christopher Parkening.

1 person found it helpfulJul 29th, 2025
Michael Sinowitz

Excellent. Fruit at the front and some tannins on the close. Accessible now

Excellent. Fruit at the front and some tannins on the close. Accessible now

Aug 31st, 2025
David D

A favorite mid-range Barolo, great value for the price. Good tar, dried roses, rounded tannins and acids, damp earth, some graphite, black pepper. From Flatiron Wines. 08/30/2025

A favorite mid-range Barolo, great value for the price. Good tar, dried roses, rounded tannins and acids, damp earth, some graphite, black pepper. From Flatiron Wines. 08/30/2025

Sep 1st, 2025
Ansley Vickers

Lovely wine with dinner, full bodied enough to enjoy on its own or with meal

Lovely wine with dinner, full bodied enough to enjoy on its own or with meal

Jul 25th, 2025
Carter White

Classic Barolo profile, but super approachable.

Classic Barolo profile, but super approachable.

Jul 22nd, 2025
Matt Waring

My first time trying this and it deserves the hype. Black cherry, tar, rose, whiff of anise on finish. Wonderful density and concentration. Tannins are burly but pleasant. Decant 1 hour at this age.

My first time trying this and it deserves the hype. Black cherry, tar, rose, whiff of anise on finish. Wonderful density and concentration. Tannins are burly but pleasant. Decant 1 hour at this age.

May 3rd, 2025
Matt Grauwiler

Matt had this 12 days ago

Matt had this 12 days ago

Sep 20th, 2025
Jimmie Sacco

Jimmie had this 3 months ago

Jimmie had this 3 months ago

Jul 14th, 2025
Laura Adams

Laura had this 4 months ago

Laura had this 4 months ago

Jun 4th, 2025