$36.99 on 6+ bottles

93 pts Kerin O'Keefe
The G.D. Vajra 2022 Barolo Albe has aromas of crushed red berry, lavender and eucalyptus. On the smooth, full-bodied palate, notes of star anise and blood orange accent a core of cherry marinated in spirits. Taut, fine-grained tannins provide polished support. Drink through 2034. (3/2026)

Albe has to rank as the greatest value in Barolo under $40.  A wine you can age or drink now, this is a captivating expression of accessibly priced great Barolo!

The Story of Albe
A tribute to the masters of our tradition (blending of sites), Albe is the sum of high elevation estate vineyards. They lay on different slopes, thus our chance to see three sunrises (Albe) every day. Albe is a blend of wonderful Barolo vineyards with exposures that range from south-south-east to south-west, at high elevation between 380 and 480m above sea level.

Traditionally made:
The high-elevation vineyards for Barolo Albe are usually picked in the second half of Nebbiolo harvest. Vinification is made in custom-designed vertical tini, with gentle punch down and rinsing of the cap. Maceration lasts 25 days on average. Malolactic in held in stainless steel, the following spring. Albe rests between 26 and 32 months, on average, in large Slavonian oak casks of 40, 50 and 75hL. The wine is usually raked once a year. Blending is decided in the spring prior to bottling.