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
Barolo Pira DOCG from Roagna Azienda Agricola I Paglieri is a 100% Nebbiolo red wine from the Barolo region of Piedmont, Italy. It originates from the Pira cru, a vineyard exclusively owned by the Roagna estate, located in Castiglione Falletto. This cru is characterized by its specific soil composition, featuring chalky limestone veins and varied marl and sand stratifications. The estate's winemaking philosophy centers on a deep respect for nature, utilizing old vines, indigenous yeasts, and traditional methods to express the vineyard's unique terroir. The 2018 vintage is noted for its ripe tannins and complex aromatic profile.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€175
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pira is a monopole vineyard, meaning Roagna owns it entirely.
Fact 02
Vines in Pira range from over 25 years old to some planted in 1937.
Fact 03
Winemaking involves a 2-month submerged cap maceration.
Fact 04
The wine ages for approximately 5 years in neutral oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barolo Pira DOCG begins with hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes, selected twice. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats using indigenous yeasts, followed by an ancient maceration technique of submerged cap splinting for approximately two months. The wine then matures in neutral oak barrels for about five years. These barrels are constructed from air-dried wood, chosen to minimize bitter tannins. The production volume for the 2018 vintage was 10,980 bottles.
