{"title":"Freisa","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vajra-langhe-rosso","title":"Vajra Langhe Rosso","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Vajra Langhe Rosso \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis accessible, fruity Vajra Langhe Rosso showcases the authenticity of the region. The composition varies each year, but the wine's style remains consistent: soft, elegant, and fruity with a mineral touch. The wine has rich, elegant aromas of red berries and blackberries, complemented by notes of balsamic and pine needles. Pure and fresh on the palate with hints of strawberries, cherries, blueberries, and a touch of menthol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVajra Langhe Rosso \u003c\/strong\u003eis delicious with classic dishes such as grilled meat, game, beef stew, or pasta with wild mushrooms. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAldo Vajra has always been a bit rebellious. And it's a good thing too, as this trait has led to this beautiful winery with its authentic wines. The story begins when Aldo, at fifteen, is taken off the streets during a demonstration in Turin by his father and sent to his grandparents' farm. Aldo spends that summer much time in the vineyards, where his interest in winemaking is sparked. He joins Suole e Salute, an organization for organic wines in\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/italie\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Already at 18, he makes his first organic wines in Piedmont.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVajra's vineyards are located northwest of the town of Barolo and have been organically cultivated from the start. The high altitude of the vineyards (the Bricco delle Viole is among the highest vineyards in Piedmont) ensures significant temperature differences between day and night. The grapes ripen slowly and fully, giving the wines a beautiful finesse and elegance. The relatively cool climate in this area has led many winemakers to uproot the Dolcetto grape, as this grape needs warmth to develop fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring and after the harvest, the grapes undergo a strict selection, after which each grape variety and each plot undergoes a separate fermentation. During fermentation, the juice is pumped over the skins multiple times to extract as much color and aromas as possible from the skins. After fermentation, the wine matures for another 10 to 14 months, depending on the vintage. The majority ripens in stainless steel tanks, a small part in neutral wooden barrels, so that the fruity character of the wine is preserved as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/distinctions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2023 Winner Perswijn Wine Competition for vintage 2022 \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(246, 246, 246); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: roboto,sans-serif\"\u003e🏆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e87 points – USA Wine Ratings 2023 - Silver medal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun fact \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVajra Langhe Rosso is slightly different every year\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the blend changes depending on the harvest. In 2024, for example, it consists of 54% Nebbiolo, 31% Dolcetto, 6% Barbera, 2% Freisa, 2% Albarossa and 5% Slarina and Chatus. This makes it a kind of \u003cstrong\u003e'family portrait of Piedmontese grape varieties' \u003c\/strong\u003ein one bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vajra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944348913989,"sku":"P42236","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/8d07b635c5068ba551648769ba9a40a4a25dcfbf.jpg?v=1787299607"}],"url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/collections\/freisa.oembed","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}