2019 Roagna Barolo "Rocche di Castiglione", Piedmont, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE The 2019 Roagna Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a singular expression of Nebbiolo from a 0. 49 hectare parcel in the esteemed Rocche di Castiglione cru of Castiglione Falletto, a steep, south facing site prized for its limestone rich soils and refined ripening. Roagnas approach here reflects their deep commitment to traditional, terroir driven winemaking: hand harvested fruit fermented with indigenous yeasts (often with a pied de cuve)

debudding is practiced to eliminate undesirable growth

with acres of endless vineyards

with a palate marked by dense dark fruit

Initially engaged in mixed agriculture

Stellekaya combines old-world inspiration with South African identity

selling their grafted vines throughout Germany

such as this Extra Brut

Presented in a 1

After one month of natural decantation

finesse and subtlety

The grapes are correspondingly ripe and so is the acidity

the grapes are left to macerate and ferment with their skins for up to 28 days in large 5600 liter Qvevri at a steady temperature of 72° F