Roagna Barbaresco Paje 2018

A magnificent Northern Italian red wine displaying a brilliant garnet color. The complex nose opens with an intense bouquet of wild red berries and dried rose petals, layered with licorice, tobacco, and crushed limestone minerals. On the palate, it balances energetic berry fruit and vibrant acidity with tightly wound, structured tannins.

Food Pairing: Pairs flawlessly with savory wild boar ragu, slow-braised duck, rich wild mushroom risotto, and aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano.

95 Points - Wine Spectator

Fresh, lively and linear in profile, racy even, this red exhibits strawberry, cherry, hibiscus, iron and mown hay flavors, with a vibrant structure, fine harmony and a long, fruit- and mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2026 through 2045. 543 cases made.