Alfredo & Giovanni Roagna - Barolo Pira 2008 (750ml)

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Producer	Alfredo & Giovanni Roagna
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2008
Sku	15433
Size	750ml

"Layers of aromas include blue flower, rose, baking spices, sandalwood and perfumed berry. These follow through to flavors of crushed red cherry, cinnamon, white pepper and thyme. Made from vines that are more than 60 years old, it's impeccably balanced with freshness and big, velvety tannins. Hold for complexity. Drink 2016–2033. *Cellar Selection* (KO) (12/2014)

"The 2008 Barolo La Pira wafts from the glass with sweet red cherries, plums, tobacco, cinnamon and leather. This is an unusually supple, juicy Roagna Barolo with tons of near and medium-term appeal. Today the fruit is front and center, while the tannins are beautifully integrated, especially for a young Barolo. A kick of acidity lingers on the finish, but this is still a pretty open and approachable wine. The 2008 vintage produced a number of Barolos with sweet, almost Pinot-like fruit. This is a good example of that, although the tannins are clearly those of Barolo. 93+ points." (AG) (10/2013)