G.D. Vajra

The people behind the bottle

At G.D. Vajra in Vergne, the Vaira family’s love of Barolo reaches beyond one famous grape. Nebbiolo sits alongside Dolcetto, Barbera, Freisa and even Riesling in a wide-ranging cellar. High vineyards and the cooling influence of the Alps inspire their search for perfume and finesse, while a history of organic farming reflects their long commitment to the land.

People

The Vaira family

Home base

Vergne, Barolo, Piedmont

Grapes / sourcing

Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera, Freisa and Riesling

Farming

Organic farming pioneers since 1971

Terroir

High vineyards influenced by the Alps and Tanaro River

They talk about

Family, living soils, perfume and finesse