Roagna Barbaresco Albesani 2020

Roagna Barbaresco Albesani 2020 is a beautifully poised Nebbiolo from one of Barbaresco’s most celebrated cru sites, offering remarkable finesse, depth, and site transparency. Sourced from Albesani, a vineyard known for producing wines of perfume and structure, this is a compelling example of Roagna’s traditional, long-view approach to Barbaresco.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a bright garnet hue with the translucent elegance expected of fine Nebbiolo. The nose opens with layers of rose petal, red cherry, wild strawberry, anise, dried herbs, and subtle earthy and mineral notes, gaining complexity with air. The palate is refined and linear, balancing silky tannins with vibrant acidity and a long, savory finish. There is impressive tension and precision here, with the wine’s structure suggesting excellent aging potential over 10–20 years or more, depending on storage.

Production
Roagna works with a traditional philosophy in Piedmont, focusing on meticulous vineyard selection and gentle cellar methods that preserve the identity of each cru. Albesani is a distinguished Barbaresco vineyard with clay-limestone soils and an ideal exposure that helps Nebbiolo ripen with aromatic lift, depth, and firm yet polished tannins. Harvesting is typically carried out by hand, and vinification is carried out with extended maceration and aging in large neutral oak to emphasize purity and terroir expression rather than overt oak influence.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs beautifully with classic Piedmontese dishes such as risotto with porcini, tajarin with truffle, braised veal, roast duck, and aged cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C, and decant for 1–2 hours if drinking young to allow the aromas and structure to open fully.

Producer
Roagna is a historic family producer based in Barbaresco, known for its deeply traditional style and uncompromising vineyard focus. The estate has earned a strong reputation for producing ageworthy wines of precision, depth, and authenticity, particularly from prized sites in Barbaresco and Barolo. Today, Roagna is widely respected as one of the benchmark names for classically made Nebbiolo in Piedmont.

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