Bianco Langhe DOC 2024
Roagna | Piedmont
Az. Agr. I Paglieri | Loc. Paglieri 9 | IT 12050 Barbaresco
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In Roagnas Bianco, history, terroir and the winemaker's personal touch come together in a way that is unrivalled in Piedmont. This cuvée, made predominantly from Chardonnay with a small proportion of Nebbiolo (vinified as white), comes from old vineyards around Barbaresco – sites otherwise reserved for great reds. The soil: calcareous marl with marine inclusions. The philosophy: absolute naturalness, from pest control to vinification. Following the slow pressing of whole grapes, spontaneous fermentation takes place using the vineyard's own yeasts. The wine is aged for around 18 months in large, used barrels, during which time Luca Roagna deliberately refrains from technical interventions – no fining, no filtration, and minimal sulphur addition.
In the glass, it is a pale gold with greenish highlights. On the nose, it is subtle and brooding: notes of ripe lemon, grapefruit zest, yellow apple and a hint of fennel, accompanied by salty undertones and a delicate nutty spiciness from the barrel. On the palate, it is tightly woven, with a cool core and a creamy texture, underpinned by a lively, mineral acidity. The finish is long, multi-layered and underpinned by a delicately tart freshness. A white wine of rare calibre – uncompromisingly artisanal, yet slender and multi-layered. Not a loud seducer, but a quiet character with depth and energy. For Burgundy lovers, purists and Piedmont aficionados alike. SUPERIORE.DE
