G.D. Vajra - Langhe Freisa Kyè 2022

The Vajra family has farmed Bricco delle Viole, the highest cru in Comune di Barolo, since the 1880s. At the young age of fifteen, Aldo Vajra embraced the dream to revive his family legacy. Displaying a vision and commitment belying his young age he took over the estate in 1968, turning a new page. Aldo soon acquired the first organic certification of the region (1971), created private biotype selections (selezioni massali) of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto, pioneered the renaissance of Freisa, a noble yet forgotten local grape (1980) and the cultivation of Rhine Riesling in Piemonte (1985). ­

Today, the family has 40 Ha under vine. The estate is steeped in tradition. Barolos are macerated for 20 to 30 days depending on the vintage. Wines are typically matured in large neutral Slavonian casks. The holdings in Bricco delle Viole are the prized vineyards of the estate, planted in 1949 by Aldo’s grandfather. It’s a very fresh terroir with open exposure and breezy conditions. Holdings in Barolo commune are: Fossati, Coste de Vergne and La Volta. Recently acquired vineyards in the commune of Sino (just outside Barolo DOCG, next to Serralunga) make a gorgeous Langhe Nebbiolo. 

“The 2022 Langhe Freisa Kyè is an elegant, polished wine. Dark cherry, plum, gravel, dried flowers, mocha, sage and licorice lend notable complexity. The racy profile is marked by ripe fruit but also a mid-weight structure that resulted from challenges in achieving full ripeness in this vintage.” - 91 Points, Vinous

“The organic G.D. Vajra 2022 Langhe Freisa Kyè exhibits a dark color and sun-drenched flavors of black fruit, spice and a hint of balsam herb or eucalyptus essence. Freisa is genetically linked to Nebbiolo, although this variety offers more black and purple fruits over a robust and loosely knit texture. This edition of Kyè has a hint of sweetness over a medium-plus finish.” - 91 Points, Wine Advocate

Producer: G.D. Vajra 

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Varietal: Freisa

Appellation: Langhe DOC

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml