2019 G.D. Vajra "Bricco delle Viole" Barolo, Piedmont, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE Bricco delle Viole was picked starting October 7th. Grapes are sorted manually three times: directly on the vine, as whole clusters on the sorting tables, and lastly as single berries after destemming. Vinification is made in custom designed vertical tini, with gentle punch down and rinsing of the cap. Maceration lasted 50 days, including cappello sommerso (submerged cap) for 15 to 20 days. Malolactic in stainless steel, the following

At first the bouquet is rather discreet - a sign of youth - but then the freshness and elegance of the vintage comes through

No fining but it a light filtration

known for its balance and terroir expression

Pas de Problème is sourced from vineyards in the Languedoc region

The extraction is done by punching down

It is rooted in history and in the greatest traditions of Burgundy wines

Low dosage of 2g/L

It was aged for 22 months in new French oak barrels (70%) and the rest in French oak barrels with two wines

The winemaking process involves soft stemming and pressing

50% bittersweet apples (Bedan

Each imparts its own particular influence on the wines and plays a part in the search for harmony

preferring to work in the spirit of what he calls “peasant viticulture