The G.D. Vajra 2022 Barbera d'Alba is a nicely concentrated effort with dark cherry fruit, blackberry and cinnamon-like sensations from the grape skins. With that extra density comes extra fruit weight and a powerful 15% alcohol content. The wine does carry muscle for sure, but the results are firm and tight.

Here’s another food-friendly wine from beautiful Piedmont. The 2021 Barbera d'Alba shows a dark purplish hue and saturated fruit flavors of dried blackberry and black cherry. There are hints of crushed mineral or oyster shell as well. The wine’s medium thickness would work across a breaded veal steak. Fruit is sourced across various sites with different soil types.

A beam of black cherry and blackberry fruit is woven finely into the refined fabric of this red. Fresh and succulent, ending with a mouthwatering impression. Drink now through 2025. 3,000 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

The steel-fermented G.D. Vajra 2019 Barbera d'Alba shows nicely, with dark fruit, pressed blackberry and dark cherry. This is a lovely and equally refreshing wine with mid-weight texture and bright acidity to tie it all together. Fruit is blended from various sites, and production stands at 36,000 bottles.

Packed with black cherry, blackberry and toasty spice flavors, this red is rich and dense. Lively acidity keeps it focused and drives the lingering finish. Drink now through 2024. 3,000 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add