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.

 Whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your journey into the elite tier 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.

• The Gallina vineyard is known for its richness, and Roagna coaxes a rare level of velvety depth out of this 2020 release. It is a supple, expansive expression of the vintage, highlighting the sun-drenched elegance and floral aromatics of Neive's most famous natural amphitheater.

Critical Acclaim:

James Suckling 96 Points:

"A graceful and floral wine with aromas of dried roses, minerals, embers, licorice, strawberries and rhubarb. Full-bodied, smooth, dense, firm and tight yet ripe, with a polished yet thick finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2027."

Kerin O'Keefe 96 Points:

"You can just get lost in the nose on the intensely fragrant Roagna 2020 Gallina thanks to its scents of blue flower, pine forest, wild berry and dark spice. The palate is all about elegance, featuring tart cherry, bitter orange, licorice, wild herb and truffle. It’s well balanced, with fresh acidity that keeps it lifted and polished tannins."

Wine Spectator 95 Points:

"There’s ample ripe fruit and a supple texture in this fluid red, featuring cherry, strawberry, rhubarb, mineral, tar and underbrush flavors. Vibrant and long, this is elegant overall, the driving acidity defining its linear profile. Though enjoyable now, this will come together in a few years. Best from 2028 through 2045."