G.D. Vajra

Barbera d'Alba Superiore

9.035 ratings
8.97 pro ratings
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Barbera
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

9.3

This is what barbera can do in the right hands.

This is what barbera can do in the right hands.

1 person found it helpfulNov 14th, 2015
Melissa Sorongon

Co-Owner of Piedrasassi winery, Provignage winemaking consulting company

8.9

Vajra 2011 Barbera. Delicious. Bought at the Winehound in SB for $29.

Vajra 2011 Barbera. Delicious. Bought at the Winehound in SB for $29.

Aug 7th, 2015
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

7.8

Rustic and classically built-up with nice tannins and fresh and clean cherry-tinged fruitiness. Sadly it's finish is dominated by alcohol and simple flavors. I was hoping for more. Drink now.

Rustic and classically built-up with nice tannins and fresh and clean cherry-tinged fruitiness. Sadly it's finish is dominated by alcohol and simple flavors. I was hoping for more. Drink now.

Dec 12th, 2014
John Jamieson

Barbera and Homemade Spaghetti Night!

Barbera and Homemade Spaghetti Night!

May 16th, 2016
John Jamieson

One of my favorite Barbera's!

One of my favorite Barbera's!

Dec 19th, 2015
Chris LoRusso

Young fruit with some earth!

Young fruit with some earth!

Jul 30th, 2015
Hans Rundin

Köp. 150kr var riktigt bra!

Köp. 150kr var riktigt bra!

Feb 28th, 2015
Henrik Sandgren

Fruktig. Hög syra. Bör passa pastarätter, pizza, lamm.

Fruktig. Hög syra. Bör passa pastarätter, pizza, lamm.

Aug 23rd, 2014
Lindy Lopez

Lindy had this 10 years ago

Lindy had this 10 years ago

Mar 19th, 2015
Mimi McLaughlin

Mimi had this 10 years ago

Mimi had this 10 years ago

Feb 3rd, 2015