FEATURES
🏰The 2016 Barolo vintage is an iconic year, and Roagna Barolo Pira 2016 is a 【drop-dead gorgeous red that dazzles with an enticing fragrance of perfumed berry, fragrant blue flower, dark spice and camphor】. This magnificent young Barolo is only now beginning to reveal the extraordinary depth of the vintage, showcasing a bright ruby-garnet hue. The palate is elegantly structured and focused, boasting remarkable finesse, vibrancy, and a great depth of flavors including juicy red cherry, pomegranate, star anise, and baking spice, all underscored by firm, angular tannins and bright acidity.
🍴 Chinese Cantonese food pairing: This powerful Barolo would be exceptional with slow-cooked beef short ribs with star anise, roasted goose with plum sauce, or a rich braised oxtail. For a more refined pairing, consider truffle-infused dishes or aged hard cheeses.
🥂 fit for event suggestion: An outstanding choice for a milestone birthday, a grand anniversary, or a serious wine collector's dinner, offering both immediate pleasure with decanting and immense aging potential.
BACKGROUND
Roagna is a historic and highly traditional estate in Piedmont, Italy, with roots dating back to the mid-19th century. Now run by Luca Roagna, the winery is famous for its old vines, long macerations, and extended aging in large oak casks. The Barolo Pira, sourced from a historic monopole vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, is a wine of immense structure, elegance, and classic Nebbiolo character.