2010 Barbaresco, Asili, Vecchie Viti, Roagna, Piedmont, Italy

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2010 Barbaresco, Asili, Vecchie Viti, Roagna, Piedmont, ItalyOnly about 1,500 bottles were made from Roagna's south west facing plot that adjoins that of Bruno Giacosa. The sandy talc element of the calcareous soil gives an intriguing clementine skin character, along with rose petal purity. Crunchy cool poise, packed with harmonious detail, a glint of kirsch cassis and red cherry stone, impeccably dressed; it sets the pulse racing. The father and son team of Alfredo and Luca Roagna are celebrating the

and 30 days on skins followed by 30 months in ultra traditional Slovenian botti grandi

it offers honey and coffee

a suggestion of peach jam

The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin

This would partner well with a rack of lamb or rib of beef

The 2010 has lovely

clearly some concentration to the cherry and raspberry fruit

Fine crimson purple

low sulphur use and extended lees ageing to create an artisan range of Champagnes that are richly textured and expressive

dried strawberry and plum

robust fruit

it is a wine to enjoy immediately or approach in a couple of years