Roagna - Rocche di Castiglione Barolo DOCG 2019 (1.5L)
97 Points, Kerin OKeefe, KerinOKeefe.com: "Forest floor, dog rose, camphor and dark spice aromas form the enticing nose on the extraordinary Roagna 2019 Rocche di Castiglione. Structured and elegant, the vibrant palate delivers red cherry, star anise, orange zest, truffle and crushed mint accompanied by firm, refined tannins. Bright acidity gives it racy tension. This is youthfully austere and one to lay down for at least ten years. Drink 2034–2059."
Wine Advocate: 97 Points
The Roagna 2019 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione comes from a 0.49-hectare parcel that was purchased in 2016. The vineyards lay adjacent to Pira, thus opening the possibility for the Roagna family to buy this land. The vines average 50 years old, and the plan is to eventually have this wine join the Vecchie Viti series. Because this is only the fourth year of production, that remains a goal for the future. This distinctive site, one of my personal favorites in the Barolo appellation, always delivers special sharpness and linear focus. You get that here along with a very long finish. The wine has muscle, but it also shows supple roundness and ample fruit weight. This is a wine to watch.
Vinous: 95 Points
The 2019 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is all sensuality. Silky, aromatic and super-expressive, the 2019 Rocche is all class. Crushed flowers, spice, leather and crushed red berry fruit all grace this wonderfully nuanced, sublime Barolo. All the elements are so well-balanced. Silky tannins pull it all together on the finish, and this builds beautifully over time.
