G.D. Vajra Barbera D'Alba Superiore DOC

92 points Wine Enthusiast

"Ripe black-skinned fruit, blue flower, crushed mint and cake spice aromas take center stage, while a balsamic note stays in the background. It's big, juicy and incredibly delicious, as it doles out mouthfuls of ripe plum, succulent blackberry, Marasca cherry and vanilla alongside soft, polished tannins. A star anise note lingers on the close. Drink through 2020."

93 points Wine Advocate

"The 2015 Barbera d'Alba Superiore is a profound expression of this native grape from a perfectly suited vintage. All the stars have aligned correctly to produce this gorgeous expression. Fruit is sourced from old vines (the average age is 63) and yields are extremely low. It takes two or three vines to make a single bottle of wine. The bouquet is complex and dark with rich black fruit, tar, smoke and spice. The mouthfeel is equally rich and enduring. This beautiful Barbera should continue a steady evolution over the next decade in the bottle."

92 points Wine Spectator

"Ripe, deep and intense, this red evokes raspberry, blackberry, plum, sweet spice and violet aromas and flavors. Smooth, with good structure and a long, fruit- and spice-filled aftertaste. Drink now through 2024."