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Langhe Riesling DOC 'Petracine' 2023 (750 ml.) G.D. Vajra
The Riesling “Petracine” by G.D. Vajra is a white wine with strong character and personality, made exclusively from Riesling grapes grown in the Fossati vineyard, located at the highest point of the Barolo terroir, and in Bertone, in the municipality of Sinio. This wine reveals fragrant notes of yellow-fleshed fruit, followed by delicate floral undertoneson the finish. On the palate, it shows a medium body, a rounded texture, and a vibrant freshness and sapid minerality, leading to a long and elegant finish. Appreciated for years by both Italian and international wine critics, this Riesling stands out for its authenticity and refinement. A perfect pairing with seafood, sushi, vegetable-based dishes, and soft cheeses. it’s a must-try for lovers of expressive and distinctive white wines.
- Product Category
- White Wine
- Designation
- Langhe DOC
- Philosophy
- Organic (wine from 100% organic grapes grown without the use of synthetic chemical agents in the vineyard and whose vinification in the cellar took place thanks to the use of certified organic oenological products and a limited quantity of sulphites)
- Grape / Raw material
- riesling
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2019
- Size
- 750 ml.
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- IT - Piedmont
- Alcohol Content
- 12.5% vol.
- Service Temperature
- 8° - 10° C.
- Suggested Glass
- Calyx thin long-stemmed
- Food Matches
- Appetizers, Raw Fish, Seafood - Shellfish, Fish plates, Pasta or Rice with Fish, White Meat
- Allergens
- Contains sulphites (by sulphites we mean the sulphur dioxide that is added to wine, to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant and stabilizing action)
GDV-RIESLING-PETRACINE-2023
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Vajra
Nestled among the breathtaking views of the Langhe in Piedmont, the Vajra winery represents one of the most authentic and poetic expressions of Barolo. Founded on a deep family and territorial bond, Vajra stands out for the production of elegant and precise wines, which can tell the beauty and complexity of their place of origin. In the heart of this unique territory, where the hills seem hand-painted, the Vajra vineyards are nourished by a winemaking tradition that has its roots in ancient times.
Vajra's production philosophy is a hymn to purity and authenticity. Each bottle is the result of meticulous care and an unconditional passion for the native grapes of Piedmont, such as Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Freisa. These varieties, cultivated with dedication and respect for nature, give life to wines that are true masterpieces. Among the most famous labels, Barolo Bricco delle Viole stands as a symbol of excellence: a wine that embodies the soul of the territory, with its imposing structure and its complex aromas that evolve sublimely over time.
Vajra is not just a winery, but a story of family, of love for the land and dedication to craftsmanship. Every sip of these wines is a sensory journey through the hills of the Langhe, an opportunity to discover the true essence of Barolo in all its nuances. On Vino45, we invite you to let yourself be won over by the Vajra labels, for a wine experience that celebrates the tradition, passion and elegance of Piedmont.
Address:
Via delle Viole, 25 - Fraz. Vergne - 12060 Barolo (CN), Italy
Color: light greenish, with straw-yellow reflections
Bouquet: notes of yellow peach and apricot, with a floral finish
Taste: beautiful minerality and freshness, harmonious, pleasantly aromatic and persistent.
- Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 94/100
Overall Score: 92/100
The 'Pétracine' 2023 is an elegant and characterful Riesling from Piedmont. It presents aromas of yellow peach, apricot, and white flowers, with a palate offering refreshing acidity, minerality, and notable persistence. Fermented in stainless steel and aged on lees for 9 months, it has excellent aging potential through 2029+
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THE WINE
The Riesling “Petracine” by G.D. Vajra is a white wine with strong character and personality, made exclusively from Riesling grapes grown in the Fossati vineyard, located at the highest point of the Barolo terroir, and in Bertone, in the municipality of Sinio. This wine reveals fragrant notes of yellow-fleshed fruit, followed by delicate floral undertoneson the finish. On the palate, it shows a medium body, a rounded texture, and a vibrant freshness and sapid minerality, leading to a long and elegant finish. Appreciated for years by both Italian and international wine critics, this Riesling stands out for its authenticity and refinement. A perfect pairing with seafood, sushi, vegetable-based dishes, and soft cheeses. it’s a must-try for lovers of expressive and distinctive white wines.
THE COMPANY
“We produce Barolo but not only, because we love all the wines of our land. We believe in beauty, in work done well, in attention to detail, in creativity that respects tradition. We are a family and artisan company. We are accompanied by a young team, as enthusiastic and passionate as we are. We follow the work of our vineyards directly, because it is the basis of uncompromising quality, but above all because we like it so much. Our wines are born elegant, complex, delicate. They have the identity and personality that we would like to find in every glass on our table ". These are the words with which the Vajra company presents itself: a real undisputed reference point of the lands of langa, or a winery that has always been linked to traditions and to the territory to which it belongs, capable of establishing itself over time with products which have reached absolute quality levels.
Vajra is one of the historical names of the Piedmontese Langhe, since 1972 a company extended over a vineyard area that covers a total of fifty hectares. Located in the municipality of Barolo, the winery produces highly territorial wines, starting from all those that are the most typical vine varieties of the area.
A family-run company, where two generations collaborate side by side, creating a set of dynamism and loyalty towards the most ancient local traditions, to which is added a particular attention to the most modern technical and scientific innovations that progress is capable of at the moment to offer: mass selections, treatments made with the utmost respect for the territory and nature using synthetic products only where strictly necessary. During the harvest, and also afterwards, rigorous selections of the grapes are carried out, in order to obtain in each bottle the maximum result in terms of fidelity to the grape variety and to the Langhe terroir. Wines that are simply excellent, those labeled "Vajra", capable of expressing the best wine essence of the Piedmontese lands like few others.