Tasting Notes: The Roagna Barbera d'Alba is a wine of exquisite finesse, offering a vibrant and layered personality with notes of ripe red cherry, wild berries, plum, and blood orange, intertwined with hints of violet, sweet spice, mint, and earthy minerality. The palate is rich yet balanced by bright, laser-sharp acidity and fine-grained tannins, showcasing depth and a polished, sensual finish with lingering notes of balsamic and crushed herbs.
Estate History: The Roagna winery, located in the heart of Barbaresco, has a history rooted in centuries of family winemaking tradition, with documented production dating back to Vincenzo and Rosa Roagna in the late 1800s. The estate is now run by fifth-generation winemaker Luca Roagna, who continues the family's artisanal, tradition-oriented philosophy. Their approach involves a commitment to biodiversity in the vineyards, massal selection from old vines (some over 50 years old), no use of fertilizers or pesticides, and long maceration times (up to 60-100 days) and aging in large neutral oak casks. This meticulous process, where each bottle is handled multiple times by a family member, results in wines known for their purity, structure, and ability to age for decades.
