Roagna, Barolo Pira, 2020 (1.5L) Bordeaux Beyond Red despite the 15-18 months of

despite the 15-18 months of barrel aging

and the easy joy of bubbles

this 2023 drinks with an almost immediate approachability despite carrying the weight and structure for 10+ years of graceful aging

A distinctive grower Champagne with a genuine sense of place

where brutally low yields and obsessive farming turn a familiar grape into something with real depth

Roagna, Barolo Pira, 2020 (1.5L) Bordeaux Beyond Red despite the 15-18 months ofFrom the Pira vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, this is Roagna's core expression of one of Barolo's most dramatic sites. Where chalky limestone veins and steep hillside combine to yield powerful wine with significant structure and lift, vines ranging from 35 to 60 years old work together to express the vineyard's full complexity. Unlike the VV (old vine) selection, this bottling blends the full age spectrum, offering approachability within a powerful