Year

2023

Format

750ML

Package

Bottle

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SKUID: S004241

Vaira Aurelj Barbera d'Alba 2023

Name: Vaira Aurelj Barbera d'Alba
Brand: Vaira Aurelj
SKU: S004241
Price: 250 HKD
Availability: InStock

4.5

HK$250

750ml

Bottle

Vintage Character
Vaira Aurelj Barbera d'Alba 2023 comes from Piedmont, where Barbera is prized for its vivid fruit, fresh acidity, and easy affinity with food. In the hands of brothers Francesco and Giacomo at their Vergne estate, the wine is framed through biodynamic vineyard work and a minimalist cellar approach, giving this Barbera a lively, unforced personality rather than a polished commercial feel. The 2023 vintage brings ripe red fruit and generous charm while keeping the grape's natural brightness intact.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Expect aromas of red cherry, blackberry, plum, violet, and a touch of spice, with a palate that is juicy, supple, and energetic. The acidity keeps the wine lifted, while the tannins stay gentle enough for relaxed drinking. It is a natural match for tajarin with sausage ragu, roast pork, grilled vegetables, or tomato-based pasta, especially when you want a Piedmont red that feels expressive without being heavy.

Winery Background
Vaira Aurelj is one of the more intriguing names around Vergne, run by Francesco and Giacomo with a low-intervention mindset and a taste for wines that challenge the usual Barolo-area script. Their biodynamic vineyards and stripped-back winemaking aim for energy, texture, and authenticity. For drinkers who want Piedmont with a wilder edge, this Barbera shows the estate's generous, high-expression side.

Product details

Wine TypeRed

WineryVaira Aurelj

Grape VarietiesBarbera

WinemakerFrancesco & Giacomo

CountryItaly

Expert Rating—

RegionPiedmont

SweetnessDry

Sub-regionBarbera d'Alba

Alcohol Level14.0

Classification (Ranking)—

Format750ml

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