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Roagna, Barolo Pira VV, 2020

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Roagna
$459.00
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Five generations of Roagna winemaking since 1880, now led by Luca Roagna. Pira is a 4.88-hectare monopole in Castiglione Falletto acquired in 1989—home to the winery itself. "VV" (Vecchie Viti) indicates vines over 50 years old, all massal selection. Traditional vinification: 60-100 days skin contact, indigenous yeasts, 4-5 years in premium French oak casks double the standard thickness for slow micro-oxygenation. The 2020 vintage is classical and exceptional—svelte, inviting tannins, expressive perfume, juicy fruit with luminous acidity. Approachable now yet built for decades. Quintessential modern-traditional Barolo.

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Antonio Galloni

97 points

"The 2020 Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti shows how magical Nebbiolo and Barolo can be. At times quite powerful and at other moments much more reserved, the 2020 is a striking, wonderfully dynamic wine. Crushed flowers, spice, herbs, coffee and pine are some of the many notes that continue to open as the 2020 blossoms in the glass. Potent tannins drive the finish, suggesting that at least a few years in bottle will be beneficial." —Antonio Galloni

Wine Spectator

97 points

"Deep and juicy from the start, this red wine evokes lush flavours of cherries, strawberries, eucalyptus, tar and minerals. The palate is ripe and rich, which carries through to the long, lingering aftertaste, showing a vibrant energy and presence. Outstanding balance and expressiveness."

Kerin O'Keefe

96 points

"Showing more structure and depth of flavors than the estate’s already fantastic 2020 Barolo Pira, the Roagna 2020 Pira Vecchie Viti captivates with scents of fragrant blue flower, wild rose, dark spice and forest floor. Utterly delicious but also showing classy restraint, the palate delivers succulent Morello cherry, cake spice, licorice and orange zest accompanied by taut, fine-grained tannins. A hint of tobacco lingers on the close. Drink 2030–2038." —Kerin O'Keefe

More about Roagna

Luca Roagna is the fifth generation in a family that's been making wine in Barbaresco since the 1850s. His Dolcetto comes from vines over 45 years old, fermented with real patience and aged in neutral oak. This is the kind of wine that makes you wonder why everyone doesn't make Dolcetto this seriously.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Polaner Selections has to say about this wine:

VarietalsNebbioloVineyardSourced 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.OrientationSoutheast.SoilThere are 6 unique micro parcels depending on the composition of the terrain which ranges from limestone marl Roca to blue stone.ViticultureThe vines for this wine are over 50 years old.. The youngest vines for this wine date back to 1937.VinificationFermentation 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 70-90 days.AgingThe 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.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

grilled steak, roasted lamb chops, beef ragu, wild boar, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano

Tasting Profile

Contemporary Barolo Pira VV with dark cherry, spice, and mineral notes. Full body with balanced tannins, concentrated fruit, and a long, structured finish.

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