Vajra Barolo Albe 2013

G.D. Vajra's Barolo Albe is a dry red wine drawn from three vineyards in the commune of Barolo: Fossati, Coste di Vergne, and La Volta. The blend is built for perfume and balance rather than sheer power. The 2013 is drinking beautifully now, with a highly perfumed nose of ripe cherry and roses, a tight core of red fruit, moderate acidity, and well-integrated tannin, finishing long and complex. Macerated for 20 to 30 days and matured in large, neutral Slavonian oak casks, it still has years of life ahead. Give it an hour in a decanter.

Food Pairing: Tajarin al ragù, braised beef, roast veal, porcini risotto, aged Parmigiano