Producer Notes
G D Vajra is an organic pioneer in Piedmont (although only certified organic in 2019).
Not massively over-priced, Vajra is a producer to travel up the wine list with: the Barolo Bricco delle Viole being ultimately reliable, and the Albe and Raveras, patchier but often excellent value.
Vintage Notes
2016 was a good vintage in Piedmont
Other 2016 Barolo DOCG
2016 Rocche Costamagna Barolo Bricco Francesco Rocche dell Annunziata Riserva: £52
2016 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo: £105
2016 Elio Altare Barolo Vigneto Arborina: £120
2016 Francesco Rinaldi Barolo Brunate (150cl): £158
2016 Brovia Barolo Rocche di Castiglione: £180
2016 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste: £185
2016 Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra (150cl): £250
2016 Mascarello Barolo Monprivato: £260
2016 Francesco Rinaldi Barolo Cannubi (300cl): £365
2016 Elvio Cogno Barolo Bricco Pernice (150cl): £380
2016 Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero: £725
2016 Elvio Cogno Barolo Bricco Pernice (300cl): £775
2016 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste (300cl): £1000
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