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Vaira Aurelj Controcorrente 2022
Vintage Character
Vaira Aurelj Controcorrente 2022 is one of the estate's most distinctive wines, made from the rare Nebbiolo Rose clone and bottled as a pale, aromatic Vino Rosso rather than a conventional dark Piedmont red. The name Controcorrente means against the current, and that spirit fits a wine from Barolo's orbit that deliberately avoids the usual script. The warm 2022 vintage gives fruit intensity, while the estate's minimalist approach keeps the wine focused on energy, delicacy, and direct expression.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Expect wild strawberry, red cherry, pomegranate, rose petal, white pepper, and a savory mineral edge, carried by lively acidity and very light tannic grip. It should appeal to drinkers who like lifted aromatics and red-fruited brightness without heaviness. Pair it with roast poultry, charcuterie, grilled vegetables, tajarin, or lightly spiced dishes where its aromatic lift can stay in focus.
Winery Background
At Vaira Aurelj, brothers Francesco and Giacomo farm organically with biodynamic-minded vineyard work at their Vergne estate and make wines with a low-intervention, high-expression philosophy. Controcorrente is their clearest liquid rebellion: a rare Nebbiolo Rose wine that shows Piedmont through a more experimental lens without losing authenticity. For curious drinkers, it is one of the best introductions to the estate's wild-west Barolo personality.
Vaira Aurelj Controcorrente 2022 is one of the estate's most distinctive wines, made from the rare Nebbiolo Rose clone and bottled as a pale, aromatic Vino Rosso rather than a conventional dark Piedmont red. The name Controcorrente means against the current, and that spirit fits a wine from Barolo's orbit that deliberately avoids the usual script. The warm 2022 vintage gives fruit intensity, while the estate's minimalist approach keeps the wine focused on energy, delicacy, and direct expression.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Expect wild strawberry, red cherry, pomegranate, rose petal, white pepper, and a savory mineral edge, carried by lively acidity and very light tannic grip. It should appeal to drinkers who like lifted aromatics and red-fruited brightness without heaviness. Pair it with roast poultry, charcuterie, grilled vegetables, tajarin, or lightly spiced dishes where its aromatic lift can stay in focus.
Winery Background
At Vaira Aurelj, brothers Francesco and Giacomo farm organically with biodynamic-minded vineyard work at their Vergne estate and make wines with a low-intervention, high-expression philosophy. Controcorrente is their clearest liquid rebellion: a rare Nebbiolo Rose wine that shows Piedmont through a more experimental lens without losing authenticity. For curious drinkers, it is one of the best introductions to the estate's wild-west Barolo personality.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryVaira Aurelj
Grape VarietiesNebbiolo
WinemakerFrancesco & Giacomo
CountryItaly
Expert Rating—
RegionPiedmont
Production VolumeRare (approx. 8,000 bottles)
Sub-regionLanghe
SweetnessDry
Classification (Ranking)—
Alcohol Level12.5
Format750ml
Prices
Terra Cotta Wine
Standard delivery within 3 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$350
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