It's difficult to think of Roagna and not think of the Pajé vineyard.
They have other great sites, like Asili, but Pajé often seems like the beating heart of the estate.
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Roagna is the benchmark producer for Barbaresco, and to a large extent, their reputation is grounded in the Pajè.
The wines are currently reaching a mind-blowing purity and textural allure. There's a jaw-dropping depth and balance to the wines.
At Roagna, 2017 is a brilliant vintage. Across the range, the wines have a very bright and expressive profile.
I was excited to land this parcel of 2017 Barbaresco Pajè that I can offer at the lowest price in the country - $124.95.
The 2017 Pajè has an extraordinary amount of transparency and depth. It offers up layers of vivid dark fruits, florals, game, and spice. There's a great length and grip on the finish.
As always, Pajè is one of the undoubtedly high points of Roagna's 2017 collection. It's a gorgeous and soaring example of the site.
To order, email offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.
Ian McFadden
Director, Fine & Rare
Crush Wine & Spirits
Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media: "The 2017 Barbaresco Pajè offers up a compelling mélange of sweet redtoned fruit, cinnamon, blood orange, leather, cedar and tobacco. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure, the 2017 fleshes out nicely with a bit of time in the glass, showing its natural breadth and creaminess. Here, too, there is a good bit of immediacy and overall appeal."