{"product_id":"gd-vajra-barolo-albe-2021-750ml","title":"GD Vajra Barolo Albe 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eG.D. Vajra Barolo \u003cem data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eAlbe\u003c\/em\u003e 2021 is vibrant, aromatic, and beautifully approachable while retaining classic Barolo structure. Fresh red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry are layered with rose petal, orange peel, and subtle spice. The palate is lifted and energetic, showing fine tannins, bright acidity, and a graceful mineral core. Elegant and expressive, it finishes long and savoury with excellent balance—an inviting, modern expression of Nebbiolo with unmistakable Barolo character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eAbout the Winery, Production \u0026amp; Critical Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eG.D. Vajra is one of Barolo’s most respected family estates, renowned for transparency, finesse, and a deep respect for tradition. \u003cem data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eAlbe\u003c\/em\u003e is a multi-vineyard Barolo sourced from high-altitude sites across Barolo, La Morra, and Serralunga d’Alba, blended to showcase freshness, aromatics, and early accessibility. The 2021 vintage is widely praised for its purity and structure, and Vajra’s gentle extraction and precise élevage highlight the vintage’s clarity. Critics consistently score \u003cem data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eAlbe\u003c\/em\u003e in the low-to-mid 90s, often citing it as one of the finest value-driven Barolos available—offering immediate charm with the ability to age gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.D. Vajra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46027307974827,"sku":null,"price":77.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7160\/6699\/files\/WhYK6ZlDSJ2aU-rwVp2njA_pb_600x600_e270580a-3fdf-47e5-9546-10e8cbc6e55b.png?v=1767825670","url":"https:\/\/whistlerwine.ca\/products\/gd-vajra-barolo-albe-2021-750ml","provider":"WhistlerWine.ca ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}