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Roagna Barbaresco Albesani 2014
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$112.28
#37 TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTIONS 2020. Camphor, rose and woodland berry aromas shape the nose on this structured red....
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Roagna Barbaresco Albesani 2015
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$229.92
With fruit from Neive, the 2015 Barbaresco Albesani (with only 2,616 bottles made) is a delicate, almost fragile wine...
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Roagna Barbaresco Albesani 2016
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$144.95
There is some breadth here, setting the stage for the plum, cherry, menthol, iron and tar flavors. Powerful and...
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Roagna Barbaresco Asili Vecchie Viti 2017
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$340.12
Rated 97 - Menthol, wild rose, baking spice and orange zest are just some of the aromas you’ll find on the stunning...
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Roagna
Varietal: Dolcetto
The name 'Dolcetto' is quite a misleading one. Despite meaning 'little sweet one' in Italian, the wines made from this special and much prized varietal are almost always rather dry, as a result of the strong tannins held in the thick, black skins of the fruit. Dolcetto grapes have been grown for centuries in their native Italy, and have had a lot of success in New World countries with a climate similar to that found in Piedmont. Their appeal comes from the fact that this varietal is a rather robust one, and provides plenty of fascinating flavors Most commonly, Dolcetto varietal grapes are said to provide flavors and aromas of liquorice, prunes and black cherries, and offer a pleasantly bitter finish reminiscent of almonds. Their low acidity makes them surprisingly light bodied and drinkable, and a great accompaniment to spicy foods.
Region: Piedmont
The region of Piedmont in the cool, breezy north-western part of Italy is renowned throughout the world for high quality, flavorful and delicious red wines, and for the elegant and refined sparkling wines such as Asti which typify the area. The region is located at the foothills of the Alps, close to the French and Swiss borders, and benefits from some interesting micro-climates formed by its proximity to the mountain range. The key grapes for the fine red wines of Piedmont are Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera – all powerful varietals which are packed full of a range of fruit flavors and which have an affinity for oak making them ideal for aging When it comes to the sparkling Asti, wineries cultivate plenty of Moscato grapes, whose relative transparency make them ideal for expressing their terroir and providing some interesting flavors in the bottle.
Country: Italy
It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.