Roagna Barolo Pira 2020

Vineyard

Sourced from the Pira cru in Castiglione Falletto. It is a monopole vineyard and is the largest parcel owned by the Roagna family at 4.88 hectares.

Soil

There are 6 unique micro parcels depending on the composition of the terrain which ranges from limestone marl Roca to blue stone.

Viticulture

The vines for this wine are between 25 and 50 years of age.

Vinification

Fermentation lasts ten days in large wood casks. They ferment with a pied de cuvee made from their indigenous yeasts. They then use the technique of submerged cap -- which can last 60-75 days.

Aging

The wine is then aged in large neutral French botti. The oak Luca uses is never toasted but instead made by using hot steam instead of flame. The wine is normally aged for five years in wood before release.

Production

Normally less than 1,250 cases produced per vintage.