Roagna, Barbaresco Albesani, 2020 (1.5L)

From a historic, highly prized cru in Neive, positioned in the initial section of the renowned Gallina plot near the famous Santo Stefano parcel. Calcareous clay soils with notable sand impart distinctive finesse. Fewer than 7,000 bottles produced per vintage. Fermentation in wooden vats with indigenous yeasts, 60-70 day submerged cap maceration (an ancient technique), then approximately five years aging in neutral oak and concrete. The exceptional 2020 shows graceful profile with sweet tannins, succulence, and transparent juiciness described as "Pinot-like purity." Magnum format provides optimal slow aging conditions.