{"product_id":"2020-roagna-barolo-pirasomm2603-rgna20brpra-750","title":"2020 Roagna, Barolo “Pira”","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarely does an arrival carry this much weight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 Roagna releases are officially here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, marking a pivotal acquisition for the serious Nebbiolo collector.While many iconic Piedmontese producers are already rolling into their 2022 releases, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoagna remains \"as traditional as it gets,\" holding their wines back to ensure they reach a baseline of maturity before ever leaving the cellar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis patient approach pays dividends in the glass, but it also means our allocation is measured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprecious bottles, not cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For those building a world-class cellar, these are the rare, fleeting quantities that define a collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow under the guidance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuca Roagna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the family’s lineage in Barbaresco stretches back so far they were crafting wine before glass bottles were the industry standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCappellano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiacomo Conterno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your journey into the elite tier of Italian wine, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis allocation is a must-have. These bottles represent the intersection of history and artisan mastery,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but with such limited stock, they will not remain in our cellar for long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_spectator_240x240.png?v=1769834039\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Spectator, 96 Points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"This red is like a laser, yet there’s also a sappiness to its texture midpalate, with cherry, cranberry, rose hip, menthol and mineral flavors. Notable for its harmony, complexity and length, with an aftertaste that just keeps coming. Best from 2029 through 2047.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinous Media, 95 Points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" ... a powerful, tightly wound young Barolo. Dried herbs, incense, licorice, tobacco and crushed autumn leaves add layers of nuance. This starts open with a bit of coaxing, suggesting a few years in bottle or a good bit air will do the trick. The tannins are insistent, but also polished.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKerin O'Keefe, 95 Points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRed berry, hay, lavender and dried botanical herb slowly appear on the beautiful 2020 Barolo Pira from Roagna along with a whiff of graphite. Showing extreme class and finesse, the palate features cranberry, tart red cherry, bitter orange, star anise and ground clove before closing on a salty mineral note. Lithe, glossy tannins provide polished support.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45084447572022,"sku":"SOMM2603-RGNA20BRPRA-750","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020Roagna_Barolo_Pira.png?v=1774462590","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2020-roagna-barolo-pirasomm2603-rgna20brpra-750","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}