Roagna Barbaresco Montefico Vecchie Viti 2017

Monte fico austerity meets unexpected textural generosity, a combination that gives this 2017 its particular fascination. Red cherry, blood orange, dried mint and chalky spice layer through the nose with real complexity, and the wine holds its composure through a long, staining finish that builds rather than fades. Among Roagna's 2017 Barbarescos, this is the one that hews closest to the vineyard's true character: firm and structured at the core, yet with a breadth that softens the severity without erasing it. Distinguished Barbaresco.