Ok, so I know this is Vajra’s basic Barolo and not really meant for aging per se. However, my budget does not really allow me to buy upper class Barolos from one of the top vintages (2013). This was mainly for me to try an aged Barolo and get an approximation of the experience of drinking top vintage, decade aged Barolo. So far, I have only been introduced to Vajra’s Nebbiolo, Rosso, Barbera and Dolcetto (and the Clare J.C version), all of which I adored.
Looks: slight bricking, kind of orange at the rim. A little bit of age can be seen.
Nose, (still) concentrated roses, cinnamon, chocolate, pipe tobacco (took me a while to pinpoint this one), i can still smell some cherry and oak. On the background there is a herbal characteristic but it is not quite dominant as, say, garigue. I also get some orange, could be because I was thinking of closing the evening with an Old Fashioned. And as I am writing this, a super light touch of umami/soy sauce.
Mouth: Largely the nose characteristics reappear. Tannins are fine and nicely integrated, bit of coffee/chocolate like bitterness on the tongue. Aftertaste is not really long.
I don’t do grades but was happy I popped this open tonight. Lack of experience prevents me from making statements regarding how long this would still be good to drink, although the slight umami/soy sauce peeling through might be a hint of retirement.
neurotichamster8
Have the 19 and 20 in my cellar. Might pop open the 19 this weekend:)
itsmemiab
There is always a soft spot in my heart for Vajra’s entry level Barolo. If you get a chance to splurge, you’ll really enjoy Bricco delle Viole as well.
veradico
Vajra’s base Barolo is great and can age for decades. Glad this showed well!
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Ok, so I know this is Vajra’s basic Barolo and not really meant for aging per se. However, my budget does not really allow me to buy upper class Barolos from one of the top vintages (2013). This was mainly for me to try an aged Barolo and get an approximation of the experience of drinking top vintage, decade aged Barolo. So far, I have only been introduced to Vajra’s Nebbiolo, Rosso, Barbera and Dolcetto (and the Clare J.C version), all of which I adored.
Looks: slight bricking, kind of orange at the rim. A little bit of age can be seen.
Nose, (still) concentrated roses, cinnamon, chocolate, pipe tobacco (took me a while to pinpoint this one), i can still smell some cherry and oak. On the background there is a herbal characteristic but it is not quite dominant as, say, garigue. I also get some orange, could be because I was thinking of closing the evening with an Old Fashioned. And as I am writing this, a super light touch of umami/soy sauce.
Mouth: Largely the nose characteristics reappear. Tannins are fine and nicely integrated, bit of coffee/chocolate like bitterness on the tongue. Aftertaste is not really long.
I don’t do grades but was happy I popped this open tonight. Lack of experience prevents me from making statements regarding how long this would still be good to drink, although the slight umami/soy sauce peeling through might be a hint of retirement.
Have the 19 and 20 in my cellar. Might pop open the 19 this weekend:)
There is always a soft spot in my heart for Vajra’s entry level Barolo. If you get a chance to splurge, you’ll really enjoy Bricco delle Viole as well.
Vajra’s base Barolo is great and can age for decades. Glad this showed well!