Roagna Barbera D’alba 2018

Wine Type: Red
Vintage: 2018
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: 100% Barbera
Appellation: Barbera d’Alba DOC
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont – Langhe
Producer: Roagna
Winemaker: Luca Roagna
Vineyard: Estate holdings in Pira (Castiglione Falletto) and Pajè (Barbaresco)
Soil: Marl and limestone with sandy layers
Farming: Organic (uncertified), minimal intervention
Alcohol: ~14%
Fermentation: Native yeasts; long maceration on skins (50+ days); aged ~2 years in large neutral oak casks; bottled unfiltered with minimal sulfur

Tasting Note:
The 2018 Barbera d’Alba from Roagna is a serious, structured expression of the variety, emphasizing depth and terroir over simple fruitiness. Aromas of blackberry, sour cherry, violets, and wild herbs mingle with earthy spice and subtle tobacco. On the palate, it is concentrated yet balanced, with dark berry fruit, plum, and dried flowers carried by lively acidity and firm tannins. The long maceration and neutral oak aging add layers of complexity and savory undertones. The finish is persistent, mineral, and elegant—more reminiscent of Nebbiolo’s structure than typical Barbera. A wine of tension and pedigree that will age gracefully.

About the Producer:
The Roagna family has been making wine in the Langhe for over a century and is regarded as one of Piedmont’s benchmark traditional producers. Under the stewardship of Luca Roagna, the estate continues its commitment to old vines, long macerations, and minimal intervention in both vineyard and cellar. While Barbaresco and Barolo are at the core of their reputation, Roagna also produces remarkable wines from Barbera and Dolcetto, giving these varieties a level of care and seriousness rarely seen.