2018 Roagna Paje Barbaresco DOCG 750ml

Region and Vineyard Produced from the historic Paje vineyard in Barbaresco, Piedmont, this wine is a pure expression of Nebbiolo grown on calcareous marl soils with a high limestone content. Roagna has farmed this site with organic principles, focusing on low yields and extended vine age to ensure depth and character. Vineyard notes: "Pajé is particularly rich in calcareous marl soil with a high content of active limestone. The vineyard covers a total of 1.83 Ha (4.52 Acres) with unique soil and microclimate. The amphitheater of Pajé opens onto the Tanaro river valley which mitigates the cold winters and hot summers. Pajé is a small strip of land facing South West. The vines for this wine are between 25 and 50 years of age and today the average ages of the vines is over forty years old. The roots are sourced by used the massage wood system by using only clippings that we have pruned from the Paje vineyard." Winemaking Approach The grapes are harvested by hand, then undergo an extended maceration of up to 60 days to extract fine tannins and aromatic complexity. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts. The wine is matured in large neutral oak casks for five years before bottling without filtration or clarification. Alcohol is approximately 14 percent. Tasting Notes Colour: Brilliant garnet red Nose: Aromas of rose petals, cherry, sweet tobacco, crushed herbs, and orange peel Palate: Elegant and precise, featuring red berry fruit, dried flowers, fine mineral tension, and firm yet harmonious tannins. A long, focused finish underscores the wine’s aging potential Style and Cellaring Structured yet refined, this Barbaresco offers a balance of power and finesse. It is approachable now with decanting but will continue to evolve gracefully over the next 15 to 20 years Drinking Window: 2026-2040 Food Pairing Ideal with truffle risotto, braised veal, mushroom-based pasta, or aged cheeses. Its acidity and structure complement richly flavoured dishes without overpowering them.