{"title":"Vaira Aurelj","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"barolo-fossati-vaira-aurelj-2020","title":"Barolo Fossati, Vaira Aurelj 2020","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eAurelj Vaira is an independent project founded in 2019 by brothers Francesco and Giacomo Vaira in the village of Vergne, located between Barolo, La Morra, and Narzole in the Langhe hills of Piedmont. The estate spans approximately 4.35 hectares and was created to honour their late father, Aurelio, with “Aurelj” reflecting the local dialect. Francesco and Giacomo manage all vineyard work themselves, focusing on low yields, manual labour, and organic practices with a growing commitment to biodynamic principles. In the cellar, fermentations occur spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, ageing is conducted in large neutral botti, cement, or used oak, and minimal sulphur is employed. No fining or filtration is applied, allowing the wines to express site, vintage, and varietal character naturally. The project represents a younger, freer vision of Langhe viticulture, distinct from other historic family estates in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eBarolo Fossati 2020 comes from a 0.6-hectare parcel within the Fossati cru in Barolo village, planted at 420 metres on calcareous marl and sand, with south-east exposure. The 2020 vintage offered warm days tempered by cool nights, preserving aromatic lift and freshness. Grapes were hand harvested, fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats, and aged for 24 months in large Slavonian oak botti. The wine displays lifted aromas of cherry, rose, and balsamic spice, with taut mineral structure and fine, refined tannins, reflecting the elegance and precision of the Fossati cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eOrigin \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo, Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eGrapes \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eVintage \u003cstrong\u003e2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eAlcohol \u003cstrong\u003e14%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eStyle \u003cstrong\u003eStructured, refined, elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eBottle size \u003cstrong\u003e75cl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eWinemaking \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic farming, hand harvested, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 24-month ageing in large Slavonian oak botti, unfined and unfiltered, minimal sulphur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eNotes\u003cstrong\u003e Low intervention, organic farming, biodynamic principles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaira Aurelj","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55324974612856,"sku":"BAROLOF-20-VAJ-RED","price":88.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0040\/6070\/8993\/files\/Borolo_Vaira_Aurelj.png?v=1760979100"},{"product_id":"controcorrente-vaira-aurelj-2022","title":"Controcorrente, Vaira Aurelj 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eAurelj Vaira is an independent project founded in 2019 by brothers Francesco and Giacomo Vaira in the village of Vergne, located between Barolo, La Morra, and Narzole in the Langhe hills of Piedmont. The estate spans approximately 4.35 hectares and was created to honour their late father, Aurelio, with “Aurelj” reflecting the local dialect. Francesco and Giacomo manage all vineyard work themselves, focusing on low yields, manual labour, and organic practices with a growing commitment to biodynamic principles. In the cellar, fermentations occur spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, ageing is conducted in large neutral botti, cement, or used oak, and minimal sulphur is employed. No fining or filtration is applied, allowing the wines to express site, vintage, and varietal character naturally. The project represents a younger, freer vision of Langhe viticulture, distinct from other historic family estates in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2622\" data-start=\"2114\"\u003eControcorrente 2022 is a Langhe Nebbiolo sourced from young vines across Vergne and the northern edge of Barolo. These clay and marl soils at 400–450 metres elevation provide a bright, fresh profile. The 2022 vintage was cooler than average, giving lifted floral aromatics and a precise structure. Grapes were hand harvested, fermented spontaneously in concrete, and aged eight months in neutral oak. 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The estate spans approximately 4.35 hectares and was created to honour their late father, Aurelio, with “Aurelj” reflecting the local dialect. Francesco and Giacomo manage all vineyard work themselves, focusing on low yields, manual labour, and organic practices with a growing commitment to biodynamic principles. In the cellar, fermentations occur spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, ageing is conducted in large neutral botti, cement, or used oak, and minimal sulphur is employed. No fining or filtration is applied, allowing the wines to express site, vintage, and varietal character naturally. The project represents a younger, freer vision of Langhe viticulture, distinct from other historic family estates in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3605\"\u003eFuorizona FZ is a free-form cuvée from a single vineyard just outside the Langhe DOC boundary. The vines are planted on clay-limestone slopes at 430 metres, giving aromatic lift and structural tension. Grapes were hand harvested, fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete, and aged 12 months in used 500L tonneaux. 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The estate spans approximately 4.35 hectares and was created to honour their late father, Aurelio, with “Aurelj” reflecting the local dialect. Francesco and Giacomo manage all vineyard work themselves, focusing on low yields, manual labour, and organic practices with a growing commitment to biodynamic principles. In the cellar, fermentations occur spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, ageing is conducted in large neutral botti, cement, or used oak, and minimal sulphur is employed. No fining or filtration is applied, allowing the wines to express site, vintage, and varietal character naturally. The project represents a younger, freer vision of Langhe viticulture, distinct from other historic family estates in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2622\" data-start=\"2114\"\u003eA lively expression of Barbera from the hills of Alba, the 2023 Aurelj captures the freshness and immediacy that make the variety so appealing. Fermented with a proportion of whole bunches and aged in a mix of stainless steel and neutral vessels, the wine preserves its pure fruit character while also displaying a textural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3038\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003eOrigin \u003cstrong\u003eLanghe, Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2658\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3038\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003eGrapes \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2677\" data-start=\"2674\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3038\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003eVintage \u003cstrong\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2693\" data-start=\"2690\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3038\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003eAlcohol \u003cstrong\u003e14%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2710\" data-start=\"2707\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3038\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003eStyle \u003cstrong\u003eElegant, bright, precise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2744\" data-start=\"2741\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3038\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003eBottle size \u003cstrong\u003e75cl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2764\" data-start=\"2761\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3038\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003eWinemaking \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic farming, hand harvested, whole bunch and destemmed grapes combined in layers, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, ageing in stainless stell for 12 months, \u003cspan\u003e fined with pea protein\u003c\/span\u003e, minimal sulphur at bottling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2936\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3038\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003eNotes \u003cstrong\u003eLow intervention, organic farming, biodynamic principles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaira Aurelj","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55447915921784,"sku":"BARBERA-23-VAJ-RED","price":38.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0040\/6070\/8993\/files\/Barbera_Vaira_Au.png?v=1770652606"}],"url":"https:\/\/sipwines.shop\/collections\/vaira-aurelj.oembed","provider":"SipWines Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}