# Barbera Superiore (G.D. Vajra)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore by [G.D. Vajra](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/g-d-vajra.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/g-d-vajra-barbera-superiore).

- **Producer:** G.D. Vajra
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** A selection of the estate's steepest vineyards, small berries and thick skins giving a small, intense crop.
- **Soil:** Steep, limestone-rich slopes
- **Harvest:** 28 September to 6 October 2024
- **Vineyard planting:** Includes the oldest vines, planted by Aldo's great-grandfather Carlo “Carlin” Vaira in 1949
- **Vinification:** Harvested and fermented about 45 days with a submerged cap, spontaneous malolactic in steel. Aged 4 months in Slavonian oak barrels followed by about 5 months in steel, bottled 18 August 2025.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Barbera d'Alba Superiore from the estate's steepest, most demanding vineyards, including old vines planted by Aldo's great-grandfather Carlo “Carlin” Vaira in 1949.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby colour. Nose opening on violet, then plum, cherry, blackcurrant and raspberry, with light balsamic tones and gentle spice. Rich yet vibrant palate around a core of dark fruit and silky tannins; long, persistent, delicately balsamic finish.