Roagna, Barbaresco Gallina, 2020

Roagna's mastery extends beyond Barolo to the elegant slopes of Barbaresco. The Gallina vineyard in Neive is renowned for producing Barbaresco of exceptional finesse and aromatic complexity, with slightly calcareous soils that lend a distinctive mineral quality. True to the Roagna philosophy, this wine sees extended maceration and long aging in large Slavonian oak casks, allowing the Nebbiolo to develop without the influence of new oak. The result is Barbaresco of purity and transparency—floral aromatics, fine-grained tannins, and a persistent mineral finish. While more approachable than their Barolos, this still demands patience.