COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Roagna Azienda Agricola I Paglieri S.S.
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barbaresco Pajè Vecchie Viti 2018 from Roagna Azienda Agricola I Paglieri S.S. is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barbaresco DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. The 'Vecchie Viti' designation signifies that the wine is made from Nebbiolo vines that are over 80 years old. The Pajè vineyard is a historic cru within the Barbaresco appellation. Roagna's winemaking philosophy emphasizes purity of taste and smell, adhering to a manifesto that includes biodiversity and natural farming practices. The 2018 vintage was marked by a hot and dry summer.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€450
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vecchie Viti means 'old vines' in Italian.
Fact 02
The Pajè vineyard is a historic cru of Barbaresco.
Fact 03
Roagna's wines are known for minimal oak influence.
Fact 04
Production is limited to around 2,500 bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barbaresco Pajè Vecchie Viti begins with fermentation using indigenous yeasts and a long maceration period with a submerged cap. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for an extended duration, typically around 5 years or 60 months, in oak barrels, with some sources also mentioning aging in cement. The harvest is conducted at physiological maturity, ensuring the grapes are optimally ripe. Roagna's approach prioritizes natural viticultural practices, including biodiversity and the exclusion of herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
