Roagna - Montefico Vecchie Viti Barbaresco DOCG 2019
99 Points, Kerin O'Keefe, KerinOKeefe.com: "Hailing from vines that are 90-100 years old, the compelling 2019 Montefico Vecchie Viti shows great structure and depth. It opens with aromas of forest berry, spice, underbrush and citrus while the vibrant palate is full of flavor, presenting layers of wild strawberry, cranberry, orange zest and licorice set against a firm backbone of well-integrated tannins. Vibrant acidity keeps it balanced. Give this time to fully develop. Drink 2034–2059.
Vinous: 97 Points
The 2019 Barbaresco Montefico Vecchie Viti is a heady, explosive wine. Bright, focused and energetic, the 2019 screams with Montefico character. Crushed rocks, slate, mint, white pepper, dried cherry and chalk are some of the many notes that inform this taut, vibrant Barbaresco. Clean mineral notes extend the finish effortlessly. The Montefico is often one of my favorites in the range. The 2019 is truly special. What a wine!
Wine Spectator: 96 Points
There's plenty of flesh embracing the macerated cherry, strawberry, anise, iron and alpine herb aromas and flavors. Firm, bordering on austere even, yet balanced and super long, with an aftertaste of fruit and mineral. Alluring from the get-go, this is accessible despite its firm structure. Best from 2026 through 2045.
