2023 G.D. Vajra "Claré J.C." Nebbiolo, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy

ABOUT THIS WINE Claré JC is a unique wine, Vajra's take on the forgotten days of Nebbiolo, when it was enjoyed in its lighter and fresher garment. The winemaking protocol follows the 1606 writings of G.B. Croce, jeweler of the House of Savoia: the wine is bottled soon after the fermentation so as to retain a gentle off-dry finish and a lovely energy. Sourced from younger Nebbiolo vines. Fruit was picked between September 27th and October 6th. Approximately one fifth of the fruit was whole cluster fermented. After a short maceration, the wine was racked to finish fermentation off the skins so to preserve some natural freshness. Very short aging in a close stainless steel vat prior to bottling on February 2nd, 2024. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER The Vajra family has farmed Bricco delle Viole, the highest cru in Comune di Barolo, since the 1880s. Aldo Vajra acquired the first organic certification of the region (1971), created private biotype selections (selezioni massali) of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto,