G.D. Vajra Clare J.C. Nebbiolo 2021, Langhe

“Claré J.C. is a Nebbiolo made according to a 1606 note by Gian Battista Croce, the jeweler of the House of Savoia. This wine is a time-capsule into an era when Nebbiolo wines tasted fresher, slightly crisp and smooth. This is a wine for people who are young at heart and curious about the forgotten past of Piemonte” Guiseppe Vaira Bright pigeon-blood ruby red color. The 2021 Claré JC shows gorgeous cherry and Nebbiolo-skin tones on the nose, with a signature lift and varietal purity. In the palate, the wine reveals the pedigree and signature of this vintage, showing a tad more structured and dry than previous vintages. It will blossom by summer into a lovely bottle for all outdoor and spicy food pairings.