2017 Roagna - Barolo la Pira Vecchie Viti (1.5 L - Magnum)Colour : Red Producer : Roagna Label Name : Barolo la Pira Vecchie Viti Country : Italy Region : Piedmont Sub Region : Barolo Variety : Nebbiolo Vintage : 2017 Capacity : 1. 5 L Magnum Ratings : Falstaff 98 pts, Robert Parker 97 pts, Wine Spectator 94 pts Tasting Notes : The Roagna 2017 Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti also draws its fruit from Castiglione Falletto in a vineyard site located just below Rocche di Castiglione. The vines were planted in 1937 on

and 15 % Cabernet Franc

while secondary notes of earth

followed by a mixture of various apples and lemon on the finish

lots of ripe fruit but also subtle spices

5 L - Magnum Rating : AG 92 - Vinous by Antonio Galloni Tasting Note : Deep red-ruby

subtly framed by a judicious application of new oak

Michelot’s longstanding practice of natural fermentation and restraint in new oak allows the Grands Charrons’ character to express itself with the clarity and consistency that this estate reliably provides

slightly crunchy in texture

Burgundian-influenced finish that speaks to the terroir rather than the variety

full-bodied wine is one of the stars of the vintage

Farming follows lutte raisonnee principles

combining the appellation’s legendary vintage with the monopole character of one of the Côte de Beaune’s most important single-vineyard Pinot Noirs