The 2019 Roagna, Langhe Rosso Piedmont was a Merchant's Pick
Barolo & Barbaresco Fans • The Ultimate Insider's Pick!
January 23, 2024
Roagna Langhe Rosso is the ultimate insider's pick! Fine dining restaurants pride themselves on being able to source Roagna's allocated Langhe Rosso.
Crafted entirely from fruit from Roagna's holdings in Barolo and Barbaresco, this gorgeous Nebbiolo, includes fruit from their highly collectible Pira Barolo and Pajè Barbaresco vineyards.
Few Piedmont producers rival Luca Roagna. He is often mentioned in the same sentence as Giuseppe Rinaldi, Bruno Giacosa, Giacomo Conterno, and Giovanni Gaja.
At $55, you can get a taste of Roagna's $180 - $500 Barolo and Barbarescos at a fraction of the price.
Why Is Roagna's Langhe Rosso Head And Shoulders Above Others?
The 2019 Roagna Langhe Rosso is sourced from estate grapes in both Barolo and Barbaresco; since it is a blend of the two appellations, regulations prevent the more prestigious designations ("Barolo" or "Barbaresco") from being displayed on the label. Regardless, Roagna applies the same meticulous winemaking—from fermenting to aging the wine in old casks for five years—just as he does for his top-tier wines.
The result is a bottle that delivers structure, depth, and aromatic complexity well beyond its classification broader "Langhe Rosso."
Sommeliers scramble to add this magnificent Nebbiolo to their wine lists with each vintage. They know the quality, pedigree, and value with elements of $180 - $500 estate fruit.
If you have the willpower - for the most determined - cellar. And, if you are like us, we will be enjoying now and over the next 10 years.
Sensational!
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