COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Roagna Azienda Agricola I Paglieri S.S
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barbaresco Crichët Pajé 2014 is a single-vineyard wine from Roagna Azienda Agricola I Paglieri S.S., a fifth-generation family producer in Barbaresco, Piedmont. The wine originates from a specific micro-parcel within the Pajé vineyard, distinguished by its calcareous soil and unique microclimate. The name 'Crichët Pajé' signifies its prime location. The Roagna philosophy centers on traditional winemaking, old vines, and expressing the authentic character of the grape and its origin. The 2014 vintage experienced cooler, wetter conditions, leading to a graceful style, with Roagna's late harvest approach ensuring phenolic ripeness.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Crichët Pajé means 'top of the small hill' in Piemontese dialect.
Fact 02
The vineyard is just 0.5 hectares (1.24 acres).
Fact 03
Vines for Crichët Pajé are over 60 years old.
Fact 04
Only 1,640 bottles were produced in 2014.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barbaresco Crichët Pajé involves wild yeast fermentation, followed by a long maceration period of over 60 days using a submerged cap technique. The wine then undergoes an extended aging process of eight years, split between large oak casks and cement tanks. Vineyard management emphasizes biodiversity and the use of old vines. Harvesting is conducted at physiological maturity. Roagna's approach prioritizes traditional methods to express the unique characteristics of the Nebbiolo grape and its specific vineyard site.
