Roagna - Barbaresco Paje Vecchie Viti 2018 (750ml)

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Producer	Roagna
Country	Italy
Region	Barbaresco
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2018
Sku	03723
Size	750ml

 

This pure red features cherry, raspberry, rose and licorice flavors, underlined by mineral and tobacco elements. Taut and linear, with the essence of fruit, floral and mineral notes, showing terrific harmony and length on an elegant frame. Best from 2026 through 2045. 221 cases made.

A bright, transparent, youthful ruby color, the 2018 Barbaresco Paje Vecchie Viti is more intense on the nose and concentrated with aromas of rustic cherries, saddle leather, crushed roses, and fresh earth. Coming from vines as old as 90 years (compared to 50 years for the other Paje bottling), it offers fantastic structure, with velvety rich tannins, a delicate warmth on the finish, and a lot of length. It really steps up the game here. Drink 2026-2046.

The 2018 Barbaresco Pajè Vecchie Viti is graced with striking inner sweetness. The Vecchie Viti is powerful and deep, but not in an obvious way. It has more inner sweetness and also more structure than the straight Paje, but also less overt depth, as odd as that might sound. I especially admire its freshness. It will be interesting to see how this develops in bottle.