Roagna Barbaresco Paje 2017 (750ML)

94+ WA / 94 WS / 92 VM

Showing a transparent or almost naked quality of fruit, the Roagna 2017 Barbaresco Pajè is a lovely and graceful wine that maintains an exceptional feeling of lightness and elegance despite everything we've heard about this hot and dry vintage. The workmanship is exceptional in the Pajè with chiseled aromas of forest berry, iris root, licorice and a subtle dusting of white pepper. The mouthfeel is characterized by extremely fine tannins. This is a production of 6,757 bottles. - Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

A tightly wound, sleek red marked by floral, cherry, menthol and mineral aromas and flavors. Reveals ripeness midpalate and builds to a lingering, detailed finish. Shows plenty of energy and complexity. Best from 2024 through 2042. 563 cases made.-Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator

The 2017 Barbaresco Paje ofers up a compeling mélange of sweet red-toned fruit, cinnamon, blood orange, leather, cedar ond tobaco Deceptive inits mid-weight structure, the 2017 fleshes out nicely with a bit of time in the glas, showing its natural breodth ond creaminess Here, too, there is a good bit of immediacy and overall appeal.-Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media