Nuanced aromatics and bright red-toned fruit are some of the signatures in Vajra's 2014 Langhe Nebbiolo. This super-expressive Nebbiolo punches well above its weight. (AG)
Nuanced aromatics and bright red-toned fruit are some of the signatures in Vajra's 2014 Langhe Nebbiolo. This super-expressive Nebbiolo punches well above its weight. (AG)
2 people found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2017So varietally correct and just nebbiolo being nebbiolo. Tar and roses, of course. Huge puckering tannic quality, baked red fruit, almost a raisin quality like amarone. Dusty, palate eviscerating dryness. Terrific and an extraordinary value.
So varietally correct and just nebbiolo being nebbiolo. Tar and roses, of course. Huge puckering tannic quality, baked red fruit, almost a raisin quality like amarone. Dusty, palate eviscerating dryness. Terrific and an extraordinary value.
1 person found it helpfulJan 21st, 2017Weird, almost sweet fruit but got better with some time.
Weird, almost sweet fruit but got better with some time.
1 person found it helpfulOct 19th, 2016Beautifull nebbiolo character in a very reasonably priced wine
Beautifull nebbiolo character in a very reasonably priced wine
1 person found it helpfulJun 16th, 2016Nasso delizioso, pulitio e preciso.
Nasso delizioso, pulitio e preciso.
1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2016Black tea, violet
1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2016A little richer than the Rosso; cherries, raspberries, strawberries, maybe some dried berries, tobacco, bramble; balanced tannins
A little richer than the Rosso; cherries, raspberries, strawberries, maybe some dried berries, tobacco, bramble; balanced tannins
Apr 15th, 2017Lovely Nebbiolo. Needed to breathe a bit, but still drinking well.
Lovely Nebbiolo. Needed to breathe a bit, but still drinking well.
Nov 24th, 2024Great value wine. can easily imagine uncorking this with a pasta dinner.
Great value wine. can easily imagine uncorking this with a pasta dinner.
Sep 21st, 2016Interesting take on Nebbiolo
Interesting take on Nebbiolo
Jan 14th, 2018