

When the Barbaresco region was officially classified in 1890, there were only a handful of families making wine before that time, and the Roagna family was one of them. The family-owned Piemontese producer is known for its Barbaresco Crichët Pajé cuvee, one of the most expensive wines in all of Italy. The estate also releases a Barbaresco Riserva, numerous single-vineyard Barbaresco bottlings, a Barolo from the Pira Vineyard, a Dolcetto d’Alba, and a Barbera d’Alba. Throughout their long history in the region, the estate has gradually acquired around 30 acres of vines in the Barbaresco cru vineyards as well as 17 acres in Barolo. They are also known for their partnership bottlings with owners of other prestigious vineyards throughout Italy. The wines are made with little intervention to stay true to how wines were made when the winery first began operating.
The Roagna Barolo La Pira 2016 is a remarkable expression from the historic Pira cru in Castiglione Falletto, crafted with meticulous attention to detail by the Roagna family. This wine showcases a bright ruby-garnet hue and presents an enticing bouquet of perfumed berry, dark spice, and floral notes. The palate is elegantly structured, featuring flavors of juicy red cherry, pomegranate, and hints of wild strawberry, underscored by firm, angular tannins and vibrant acidity. Its complexity is enhanced by layers of spice and herbal nuances, making it a classic Barolo with great aging potential. With fruit sourced from older vines, this magnum format is designed for long-term cellaring. Blend percentages were not specified.
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