About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
A small selection from Crichët Pajé, within the historic Pajé vineyard in the centre of Barbaresco. The Roagna family has owned Pajé since 1953. This natural amphitheatre lies at an average elevation of 230 m, faces south and south-west, and is sheltered by the surrounding hills while remaining open to the moderating influence of the Tanaro valley.
The soils are calcareous marl with a high proportion of active limestone, reaching an especially high concentration in Crichët Pajé. They originated through marine sedimentation during the Tertiary period, approximately 70 million years ago. Pajé contains 1.83 ha of Nebbiolo, while Dolcetto occupies its lower section; its vines average more than 50 years of age.
Grapes
Nebbiolo from old vines.
Vinification
Submerged-cap maceration lasts 80–90 days.
Ageing
Very long maturation takes place in oak casks, concrete and ceramic. The Crichët Pajé selection remains in the cellar for at least an additional decade and is released 18 years after harvest.
Technical data
Production is limited to no more than a few hundred bottles.
Vintage notes
The vintage presented is 2004.
Label / history
The wine belongs to the Riserva Etichetta nera series. The black label was adopted as the identifying feature of Roagna’s Riserva releases.