Roagna Pira Barbaresco 2017

A magnificent Northern Italian red wine displaying a brilliant garnet color. The complex nose opens with an intense bouquet of wild strawberries, raspberries, and fresh rose petals, layered with sweet tobacco, dark spice, and iron-like minerality. On the palate, it balances immense fruit purity and vibrant acidity with noble, tightly knit tannins.

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

95 Points - Wine Spectator

Dense and muscular, with cherry, strawberry, rose, mineral and eucalyptus flavors in the grip of assertive tannins. Despite being lithe and light-bodied, this red finds equilibrium in the end, with the red fruit lingering on the finish. Best from 2026 through 2045. 1,009 cases made.