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Vaira Aurelj Controcorrente 2023
Vintage Character
Vaira Aurelj Controcorrente 2023 in magnum is a rare large-format version of the estate's rule-bending Vino Rosso made from the Nebbiolo Rose clone. It comes from the same restless spirit that defines Francesco and Giacomo's Vergne project: organic vineyard work, minimal intervention, and a refusal to let Barolo-area wines become predictable. The 2023 vintage gives a fresher, more lifted profile, making the magnum format especially attractive for gatherings where energy matters as much as rarity.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Expect a bright aromatic range of red cherry, wild strawberry, pomegranate, rose petal, white pepper, and herbs, with a palate that is agile, juicy, and finely textured. The wine is expressive without being heavy, making it flexible with food. Pair it with roast chicken, duck breast, salumi, mushroom pasta, or grilled vegetables, and serve it slightly cool if you want to emphasize its freshness.
Winery Background
Vaira Aurelj is led by brothers Francesco and Giacomo, who are building a cult following from their Vergne estate by combining organic, biodynamic-minded farming with minimalist winemaking. Controcorrente captures the estate at its most unconventional: pure, energetic, and hard to place in a standard Piedmont category. For drinkers who enjoy authenticity with a twist, this magnum delivers both character and conversation value.
Vaira Aurelj Controcorrente 2023 in magnum is a rare large-format version of the estate's rule-bending Vino Rosso made from the Nebbiolo Rose clone. It comes from the same restless spirit that defines Francesco and Giacomo's Vergne project: organic vineyard work, minimal intervention, and a refusal to let Barolo-area wines become predictable. The 2023 vintage gives a fresher, more lifted profile, making the magnum format especially attractive for gatherings where energy matters as much as rarity.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Expect a bright aromatic range of red cherry, wild strawberry, pomegranate, rose petal, white pepper, and herbs, with a palate that is agile, juicy, and finely textured. The wine is expressive without being heavy, making it flexible with food. Pair it with roast chicken, duck breast, salumi, mushroom pasta, or grilled vegetables, and serve it slightly cool if you want to emphasize its freshness.
Winery Background
Vaira Aurelj is led by brothers Francesco and Giacomo, who are building a cult following from their Vergne estate by combining organic, biodynamic-minded farming with minimalist winemaking. Controcorrente captures the estate at its most unconventional: pure, energetic, and hard to place in a standard Piedmont category. For drinkers who enjoy authenticity with a twist, this magnum delivers both character and conversation value.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryVaira Aurelj
Grape VarietiesNebbiolo
WinemakerFrancesco & Giacomo
CountryItaly
Expert Rating—
RegionPiedmont
Production VolumeMicro production (approx. 3,500 bottles)
Sub-regionLanghe
SweetnessDry
Classification (Ranking)—
Alcohol Level13.0
Format1.5L
Prices
Terra Cotta Wine
Standard delivery within 3 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$700
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