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Roagna Barbaresco Albesani 2017 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barbaresco
WNR
96
WS
95
VM
92
Additional vintages
WNR
96
Rated 96 by Winery
Rated 96 - From a plot that’s contiguous with the celebrated Santo Stefano vineyard site, the Roagna 2017 Albesani is excellent. The nose alone is fantastic, boasting camphor, botanical herb, dark spice, hay and wild berry. It’s full-bodied, linear and delicious, with ripe cranberry, blood orange, botanical herb and star anise accompanied by firm, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced and energized. Drink 2025–2037. - Kerin O’Keefe ... More details
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Roagna Barbaresco Albesani 2017 750ml

SKU 901396
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Professional Ratings
WNR
96
WS
95
VM
92
WNR
96
Rated 96 by Winery
Rated 96 - From a plot that’s contiguous with the celebrated Santo Stefano vineyard site, the Roagna 2017 Albesani is excellent. The nose alone is fantastic, boasting camphor, botanical herb, dark spice, hay and wild berry. It’s full-bodied, linear and delicious, with ripe cranberry, blood orange, botanical herb and star anise accompanied by firm, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced and energized. Drink 2025–2037. - Kerin O’Keefe
WS
95
Rated 95 by Wine Spectator
This red features excellent balance and complexity, with a supple and delicate texture despite a solid matrix of tannins underneath. Reveals macerated cherry, plum and floral notes accented by licorice and mineral on the long, resonant finish. Best from 2025 through 2042. 256 cases made.
VM
92
Rated 92 by Vinous Media
The 2017 Barbaresco Albesani is delicate and ethereal. Crushed flowers, sweet dried cherry, cinnamon and orange zest give this deceptively light-bodied Barbaresco a good deal of both nuance and complexity. All the elements are so nicely balanced. All things considered, the 2017 is an understated wine from this Neive site.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barbaresco
Additional vintages
Overview
Rated 96 - From a plot that’s contiguous with the celebrated Santo Stefano vineyard site, the Roagna 2017 Albesani is excellent. The nose alone is fantastic, boasting camphor, botanical herb, dark spice, hay and wild berry. It’s full-bodied, linear and delicious, with ripe cranberry, blood orange, botanical herb and star anise accompanied by firm, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced and energized. Drink 2025–2037. - Kerin O’Keefe
green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

The dusty purple grapes of the Nebbiolo variety are widely considered to be amongst the finest in the world, and hold many unique characteristics which have secured their place in wine making history. Indeed, almost all of the most respected and sought after red wines of Italy are made using this grape varietal, and it wasn't long before several New World wineries started experimenting with the fruit of this special vine, too. Nebbiolo grapes are renowned for their ability to age beautifully, with their strong and dense tannins mellowing out and becoming more balanced inside the oak. Alongside this, they hold some of the most complex and exciting flavors to be found in any grape, which range from gorgeous notes of black truffle, to aromatic violets and tobacco tones.
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Region: Piedmont

Situated in the north-western part of Italy, the region of Piedmont is known worldwide and is highly respected for the quality of the wines produced there. Many of the most successful sub-regions in Piedmont produce many of the world's finest red wines, such as those made from the excellent Nebbiolo grape varietal in areas such as Barolo and Barbaresco. However, the historic wineries which typify this region use a relatively wide variety of grapes, including Dolcetto and Barbera for their red wines, which are typically aged and have a delightful velvety character. Piedmont isn't all about beautifully complex red wines, though, as it is also famed for high quality, elegant sparkling wines, notably the Asti wines made with the white Moscato grape. The region benefits from a range of terroirs which are often well expressed in the sparkling wines, and a wonderfully consistent climate ideal for vineyard cultivation.
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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.
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Varietal: Nebbiolo

The dusty purple grapes of the Nebbiolo variety are widely considered to be amongst the finest in the world, and hold many unique characteristics which have secured their place in wine making history. Indeed, almost all of the most respected and sought after red wines of Italy are made using this grape varietal, and it wasn't long before several New World wineries started experimenting with the fruit of this special vine, too. Nebbiolo grapes are renowned for their ability to age beautifully, with their strong and dense tannins mellowing out and becoming more balanced inside the oak. Alongside this, they hold some of the most complex and exciting flavors to be found in any grape, which range from gorgeous notes of black truffle, to aromatic violets and tobacco tones.
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Situated in the north-western part of Italy, the region of Piedmont is known worldwide and is highly respected for the quality of the wines produced there. Many of the most successful sub-regions in Piedmont produce many of the world's finest red wines, such as those made from the excellent Nebbiolo grape varietal in areas such as Barolo and Barbaresco. However, the historic wineries which typify this region use a relatively wide variety of grapes, including Dolcetto and Barbera for their red wines, which are typically aged and have a delightful velvety character. Piedmont isn't all about beautifully complex red wines, though, as it is also famed for high quality, elegant sparkling wines, notably the Asti wines made with the white Moscato grape. The region benefits from a range of terroirs which are often well expressed in the sparkling wines, and a wonderfully consistent climate ideal for vineyard cultivation.
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