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Roagna, Barolo Pira, 2020 (1.5L)

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From the Pira vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, this is Roagna's core expression of one of Barolo's most dramatic sites. Where chalky limestone veins and steep hillside combine to yield powerful wine with significant structure and lift, vines ranging from 35 to 60 years old work together to express the vineyard's full complexity. Unlike the VV (old-vine) selection, this bottling blends the full age spectrum, offering approachability within a powerful frame. It will age magnificently for decades, yet shows surprising generosity in its youth.

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Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 95
"The 2020 Barolo Pira is a powerful, tightly wound young Barolo. Dried herbs, incense, licorice, tobacco and crushed autumn leaves add layers of nuance. This starts open with a bit of coaxing, suggesting a few years in bottle or a good bit air will do the trick. The tannins are insistent, but also polished." -Antonio Galloni

Wine Spectator

WS 96
"This red wine is like a laser, but also juicy in the middle of the palate, with flavours of cherries, cranberries, rose hips, menthol and minerals. It is characterised by its harmony, complexity and length, with an aftertaste that just won't quit."

Kerin O'Keefe

WE 95
"Red berry, hay, lavender and dried botanical herb slowly appear on the beautiful 2020 Barolo Pira from Roagna along with a whiff of graphite. Showing extreme class and finesse, the palate features cranberry, tart red cherry, bitter orange, star anise and ground clove before closing on a salty mineral note. Lithe, glossy tannins provide polished support. Drink through 2032." -Kerin O'Keefe

What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...

Vineyard
Sourced from the Pira cru in Castiglione Falletto. It is a monopole vineyard and is the largest parcel owned by the Roagna family at 4.88 hectares.
Orientation
Southeast.
Soil
There are 6 unique micro parcels depending on the composition of the terrain which ranges from limestone marl Roca to blue stone.
Viticulture
The vines for this wine are between 25 and 50 years of age.
Vinification
Fermentation lasts ten days in large wood casks. They ferment with a pied de cuvee made from their indigenous yeasts. They then use the technique of submerged cap -- which can last 60-75 days.
Aging
The wine is then aged in large neutral French botti. The oak Luca uses is never toasted but instead made by using hot steam instead of flame. The wine is normally aged for five years in wood before release.

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    1.5L

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied