The Vajra family began focusing on old vine genetics with Selection Massale as early as the 1960s and 1970s. The vineyards are managed with organic and biodynamic practices that do not follow any dogma but have proven themselves through experience in their own terroirs. Learning by doing.

The cellar work is rather traditional, meaning long maceration times with partial use of whole uncrushed grapes and fermentations without technical control. Because of their structure – like all classic great Barolos – the wines need some aging time to digest the powerful structure. Thanks to their aromatic depth, they then develop an elegant expression that can last for decades. However, with the Albe, the Azienda offers a very chic, exceptionally fine Barolo for entry-level, which is early accessible with its playful character and maturation completely without wood contact, shortening the waiting time for the single vineyards Coste di Rose and Ravera. Despite their classic style, the wines are beautifully playful and fragrant, with lively cherry and berry fruit bursting with energy and terroir expression.

Galloni attests to the wines a "razor-sharp precision," which Suckling complements with praise for the breathtaking structure. Elegance and power at the same time. Vajra stands for a timelessly beautiful Barolo culture and achieved a breakthrough into the ranks of top producers with the extraterrestrial 2016 vintage, thus also entering my assortment. Also belonging is the ultra-classical micro-project Luigi Baudana, which is also run by Vajra. It is pure Serralunga terroir, more limestone and sandstone, more power, mostly in the famous Cerretta site. Completely different, distinctly more masculine and even more classical Barolos in the historic style, independently vinified in this separate tiny winery.