{"product_id":"2018-roagna-barbaresco-paje-docg-750ml","title":"2018 Roagna Paje Barbaresco DOCG 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion and Vineyard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProduced from the historic Paje vineyard in Barbaresco, Piedmont, this wine is a pure expression of Nebbiolo grown on calcareous marl soils with a high limestone content. Roagna has farmed this site with organic principles, focusing on low yields and extended vine age to ensure depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eVineyard notes: \"Pajé is particularly rich in calcareous marl soil with a high content of active limestone. The vineyard covers a total of 1.83 Ha (4.52 Acres) with unique soil and microclimate. The amphitheater of Pajé opens onto the Tanaro river valley which mitigates the cold winters and hot summers. Pajé is a small strip of land facing South West. The vines for this wine are between 25 and 50 years of age and today the average ages of the vines is over forty years old. The roots are sourced by used the massage wood system by using only clippings that we have pruned from the Paje vineyard.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking Approach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand, then undergo an extended maceration of up to 60 days to extract fine tannins and aromatic complexity. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts. The wine is matured in large neutral oak casks for five years before bottling without filtration or clarification. Alcohol is approximately 14 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eColour: Brilliant garnet red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNose: Aromas of rose petals, cherry, sweet tobacco, crushed herbs, and orange peel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePalate: Elegant and precise, featuring red berry fruit, dried flowers, fine mineral tension, and firm yet harmonious tannins. A long, focused finish underscores the wine’s aging potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle and Cellaring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eStructured yet refined, this Barbaresco offers a balance of power and finesse. It is approachable now with decanting but will continue to evolve gracefully over the next 15 to 20 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2026-2040\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIdeal with truffle risotto, braised veal, mushroom-based pasta, or aged cheeses. Its acidity and structure complement richly flavoured dishes without overpowering them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736132383083,"sku":"SK89235050","price":320.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2018RoagnaBarbarescoPajeDOCG750ml_33ca3e1e-bd2f-44c0-add1-2d01253cb128.jpg?v=1767587688","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2018-roagna-barbaresco-paje-docg-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}