G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo, Italy

G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo is a beautiful Italian red wine with incredible length of flavour, gorgeous tannins and a lovely combination of damson, red cherry and fragrant floral notes. There is freshness and finesse alongside the fruit, with those fine Nebbiolo tannins giving the wine structure and a long, elegant finish. It tastes every bit as beautiful as the fruit and flowers on the label suggest, expressive, vibrant and seriously lovely to drink.

Langhe Nebbiolo is often affectionately called "Baby Barolo", as it is made from the same Nebbiolo grape but designed to be enjoyed younger and in a more approachable style. G.D. Vajra is a family-run winery based in Vergne, high in the hills above Barolo in Piedmont, where altitude and cooler conditions help retain freshness, perfume and elegance in the grapes. Nebbiolo is famous for its fragrant red fruit, floral character, fresh acidity and distinctive tannins, and Vajra captures all of that beautifully here. For anyone who loves Barolo, or wants to discover what all the fuss is about without the Barolo price tag, this is a brilliant place to start.