G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2021 CM10 This parcel faces east across

This parcel faces east across a valley that deposits smooth stones into clay-limestone soils—perfect for cool-climate vitality

anchored by Cabernet and filled out with Bordeaux and Rhone partners

For bourbon drinkers who want to understand how yeast shapes flavor

Ben and Dan Engler's brewery is devoted to continental European styles

soft in the mouth with dried fruit and vanilla spice aromas

G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2021 CM10 This parcel faces east acrossAldo Vaira, and his son Giuseppe, the two generations now managing the domaine, have an interesting specialty: Barolo from high altitudes. Even their residence is way up in Vergne, the highest altitude village in the DOC. High altitudes have some well known effects. The vines ripen later, so you get longer growing seasons and better acidities. You have thinner soils with rocky outposts, so you get more minerality. But here is a lesser known