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G.D. Vajra Langhe Freisa Kye 2021 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Langhe
VM
93
DC
92
Additional vintages
VM
93
Rated 93 by Vinous Media
The 2021 Langhe Freisa Kye is redolent of black cherry, herbs, licorice and spice. The Vajra children are picking this fruit 15-20 days earlier than their parents did, a sign of the new generation taking on a more prominent role at the winery. These transitions take time. The old Kye, the wine made my parents Aldo and Milena Vajra, was one the most distinctive wines in Piedmont. This version is good, but not anywhere as distinctive. I am reminded of the old adage: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." ... More details
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G.D. Vajra Langhe Freisa Kye 2021 750ml

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VM
93
DC
92
VM
93
Rated 93 by Vinous Media
The 2021 Langhe Freisa Kye is redolent of black cherry, herbs, licorice and spice. The Vajra children are picking this fruit 15-20 days earlier than their parents did, a sign of the new generation taking on a more prominent role at the winery. These transitions take time. The old Kye, the wine made my parents Aldo and Milena Vajra, was one the most distinctive wines in Piedmont. This version is good, but not anywhere as distinctive. I am reminded of the old adage: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
DC
92
Rated 92 by Decanter
Freisa was once a key variety in the production of red Vermouth, but demand slumped following US prohibition and changes in taste. Similar in characteristics to Nebbiolo, Freisa typically has more rustic tannins and high amounts of malic acid. This example from GD Vajra offers fragrant raspberry and cherry notes with some dark, earthy, plummy hints. In the mouth, a core of succulent dark hedgerow fruits overlay a background of dark chocolate and spicy wood, with floral overtones. It's a vertical wine that's sapid and fresh, with focus and vibrancy from the acidity, and grippy tannins which cling on though the long finish.
Winery
Kyè: the sun or the moon? To us, this is the seduction of Freisa, an ancient local grape that is distinctive, fierce and untamable. Freisa is a noble grape, rare and fighting for survival. Part of the history and identity of Piedmont since ancient times, Freisa is one of the closest relatives of Nebbiolo
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size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Langhe
Additional vintages
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The 2021 Langhe Freisa Kye is redolent of black cherry, herbs, licorice and spice. The Vajra children are picking this fruit 15-20 days earlier than their parents did, a sign of the new generation taking on a more prominent role at the winery. These transitions take time. The old Kye, the wine made my parents Aldo and Milena Vajra, was one the most distinctive wines in Piedmont. This version is good, but not anywhere as distinctive. I am reminded of the old adage: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
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Region: Piedmont

For hundreds of years, the beautiful alpine region of Piedmont in north-west Italy has been producing excellent quality red wines, and some of the most characterful sparkling white wines to have ever come out of the Old World. The region is dominated by the mighty Alps which form the border between Italy, France and Switzerland, and the Moscato grapes that are grown in the foothills of this mountain range carry much of the Alps' flavors in their fruit, and are fed by crystal clear mountain waters. However, it is the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which are the real stars of this region, and the highly respected wineries which cover much of Piedmont have generations of experience when it comes to processing and aging these grape varietals to produce the superb wines which come out of appellations such as Barolo and Barberesco.
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Country: Italy

Italy is recognised as being one of the finest wine producing countries in the world, and it isn't difficult to see why. With a vast amount of land across the country used primarily for vineyard cultivation and wine production, each region of Italy manages to produce a wide range of excellent quality wines, each representative of the region it is produced in. Any lover of Italian wines will be able to tell you of the variety the country produces, from the deliciously astringent and alpine-fresh wines of the northern borders, to the deliciously jammy and fruit-forward wines of the south and the Italian islands. Regions such as Barolo are frequently compared with Bordeaux and Burgundy in France, as their oak aged red wines have all the complexity and earthy, spicy excellence of some of the finest wines in the world, and the sparkling wines of Asti and elsewhere in Italy can easily challenge and often exceed the high standards put forward by Champagne. Thanks to excellent terrain and climatic conditions, Italy has long since proven itself a major player in the world of wines, and long may this dedication to quality and excellence continue.
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For hundreds of years, the beautiful alpine region of Piedmont in north-west Italy has been producing excellent quality red wines, and some of the most characterful sparkling white wines to have ever come out of the Old World. The region is dominated by the mighty Alps which form the border between Italy, France and Switzerland, and the Moscato grapes that are grown in the foothills of this mountain range carry much of the Alps' flavors in their fruit, and are fed by crystal clear mountain waters. However, it is the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which are the real stars of this region, and the highly respected wineries which cover much of Piedmont have generations of experience when it comes to processing and aging these grape varietals to produce the superb wines which come out of appellations such as Barolo and Barberesco.
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