Rarely does an arrival carry this much weight. The 2020 Roagna releases are officially here, marking a pivotal acquisition for the serious Nebbiolo collector.While many iconic Piedmontese producers are already rolling into their 2022 releases, Roagna remains "as traditional as it gets," holding their wines back to ensure they reach a baseline of maturity before ever leaving the cellar. This patient approach pays dividends in the glass, but it also means our allocation is measured in precious bottles, not cases. For those building a world-class cellar, these are the rare, fleeting quantities that define a collection.

Now under the guidance of Luca Roagna, the family’s lineage in Barbaresco stretches back so far they were crafting wine before glass bottles were the industry standard. Luca has masterfully balanced this "umpteenth-generation" heritage with refined modern precision. While maintaining the signature long macerations that place Roagna in the same breath as legends like Cappellano and Giacomo Conterno, Luca has shifted aging protocols to include time in cement vessels. This evolution preserves the soul of the fruit and the clarity of the terroir, resulting in wines that are extraordinarily age-worthy yet possess a newfound elegance upon release.

r of Italian wine, this allocation is a must-have. These bottles represent the intersection of history and artisan mastery, but with such limited stock, they will not remain in our cellar for long.

Critical Acclaim:

James Suckling, 97 Points:

"An elegant and stylish wine with fresh violets, roses, wild strawberries, earthy minerals and hints of Sichuan pepper and licorice on the nose. Full-bodied, firm, tense and fresh with a dusty texture, yet tight and well packed. Austere finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2027."

Kerin O'Keefe, 97 Points:

"The captivating Roagna 2020 Barbaresco Pajè beguiles with its flower shop aromas of red rose, lavender and violet that intertwine with forest floor, new leather and eucalyptus. On the elegant palate, notes of star anise, truffle and blood orange accent a red cherry core before a tangy mineral finish. Taut, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity keep it well balanced."

Vinous Media, 95 Points