Langhe, Rosso, 2016
One of the great values on our Piedmont list, all of the Roagna rigour, terroir and know-how go into this - being a declassified blend of 70% Barolo Pira and 30% Barbaresco Paje – frm the “young vines” – 30 years old !! Pretty red, aromatic strawberry fruit mixed with body and backbone. A complete wine that gives great pleasure. 14%
critic reviews
The 2016 Langhe Rosso is Luca Roagna's young vine Nebbiolo from vines in Barolo and Barbaresco. Silky, perfumed and light on its feet, the Langhe is a terrific introduction to the house style. Hints of cedar, tobacco and spice are suggestive of a wine that is likely best enjoyed sooner rather than later.
product details
“A stress free vintage” according to Luca, 2016 was a year marked by cool spring and early summer temperatures; a typically warm and dry July; cooler than average August and a September of hot, sunny days and cool nights, culminating in a typical October harvest of warmth, sunshine and cool nights. The grapes were healthy and offered good levels of tannins, acidity and potential alcohol. The season has played its part in producing an exceptional vintage, and, along with the investment Luca has made in both cellars (most notably two brand new, top of the range, de-stemmers) and his continued rigour in the vineyards, has made for another huge step-change in quality here.