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93
/ 100
Gary Walsh
Red
Classification
Nebbiolo
Variety
2016
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Italy
Country
Piedmont,
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
3-5 Years
Cellaring
Scores
93 / 100"Last time I was in Piedmont I went to the Roagna cellar door as a punter and was duly ignored for my hanging around there and felt that leaving was the best measure for no one wanting to say anything to me at all. One of those classic moments. I guess it was the footy shorts. I enjoyed this plenty. It’s powdery and dusty, grippy and all ground granite and dried cherry, rose hip tea and bergamot. Fragrant, but rustic and serious in bouquet, that sensation doubles back in the palate but it’s plenty drinkable despite the gravelly drawl. Dark fruits to taste, thick set and firm, the lesson in austerity is impressive and attractive. There’s fruit here, for sure, and a deliciousness too. An inky, serious wine that gives a full experience of Roagna’s more rustic charm."
- Gary Walsh
Tasting Notes
Reading Roagna’s manifesto with my Vigneron’s cap on, it’s clear that they are driven to achieve excellence. In many ways, their approach reminds me of Yarra Yering. Pushing the boundaries with so many aspects of viticulture and winemaking, taking calculated risks, that, when successful, result in what are undoubtedly some of the best Nebbiolo wines of the world, and, occasionally some failures. Few and far betweeen now!
Not long ago we devoured a 2010 Pira, Roagna’s only Barolo amongst their stunning Barbaresco’s. The expression of the wine was breathtaking. It opened and blossomed beautifully over the course of the evening.
We’re fortunate that Roagna release their wines late. We have already seen many 2015 Barbaresco and Barolo wines. Safe in the knowledge that Roagna, like all of the greats, manages to elicit every ounce of goodness from a vintage, their 2015’s will be loads of fun!
If you’ve never tried Roagna’s wines make sure you, at minimum, grab a bottle of the Langhe
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity