Roagna
Barbaresco Asili Vecchie Viti 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Typically aged for around 5 years in wood and concrete. |
- Name and vintage: Barbaresco DOCG Asili Vecchie Viti, Roagna, 2020
- Old vines massal selection: Nebbiolo from historic vineyards over 50–60 years old
- Aromatic profile: violet, rose, cherry, mint, white pepper, liquorice
- Extended ageing: around 5 years in wood and concrete for great integration
- Ideal pairings: game, beef, lamb, flavourful pasta and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbaresco Asili Vecchie Viti by Roagna displays a deep garnet colour. The bouquet blends violet, rose and cherry with hints of mint, white pepper, liquorice and white chocolate. On the palate, it reveals a measured balance, enveloping the sip with mature tannins and exceptional drinkability. This elegant texture concludes with a persistent finish, making it ideal to pair with game, lamb, flavourful pasta and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This red originates in Piedmont, in the renowned Barbaresco area, at the heart of the Asili cru. The Nebbiolo grapes come from a massal selection of historic vines over fifty years old. These plants boast a deep root system that explores the various layers of soil to absorb precious resources. This dynamic allows the authentic and complex expression of the terroir to be translated into the glass.
How it is produced
The production of Barbaresco Asili Vecchie Viti aims to enhance the territory through extended ageing. Maturation lasts around five years and takes place in barrels and cement. This prolonged ageing harmonises the solid structure, ensuring excellent integration and persistence in the wine. The result is a very limited production, created to convey the inestimable value of these ancient vines in the glass.
History and Curiosities
The Barbaresco Asili Vecchie Viti by Roagna is a masterpiece produced in limited quantities, born in the heart of the eponymous vineyard from vines over 50-60 years old. Thanks to their deep roots, the plants extract unique nuances from the various layers of soil, giving the wine unparalleled complexity. This red matures for around five years between wood and concrete, refining a structure of great elegance. Each glass reflects the excellence of massal selection, offering an intense, vibrant and memorable sensory experience.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Oenologist: Alfredo Roagna, Luca Roagna
- Bottles produced: 30.000
- Hectares: 15
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| Name | Roagna Barbaresco Asili Vecchie Viti 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Roagna |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Barbaresco Asili Vecchie Viti by Roagna is a masterpiece produced in limited quantities, born in the heart of the eponymous vineyard from vines over 50-60 years old. Thanks to their deep roots, the plants extract unique nuances from the various layers of soil, giving the wine unparalleled complexity. This red matures for around five years between wood and concrete, refining a structure of great elegance. Each glass reflects the excellence of massal selection, offering an intense, vibrant and memorable sensory experience. |
| Origin | Asili, Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy |
| Wine making | Typically aged for about 5 years in wood and concrete. |
| Aging | Typically aged for around 5 years in wood and concrete. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |