Roagna – Barbaresco Pajè 2010 – Piedmont Italy

Roagna Barbaresco Pajè 2010 is a 100% Nebbiolo from the family’s historic Pajè vineyard in Barbaresco, combining mature red fruit, floral aromatics and savory mineral complexity with the structure and longevity typical of the site.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
• Region / Appellation: Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Vineyard: Pajè, Barbaresco
• Vintage: 2010
• Aging: Long aging in neutral oak and concrete
• Special Note: Pajè has been owned by the Roagna family since 1953; the Nebbiolo portion covers 1.83 hectares and the vines average more than 50 years of age
• Production: Fewer than 7,000 bottles per vintage
• Style: Full-bodied, structured, traditionally styled dry red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Red cherry and raspberry are layered with rose, spice, leather, mineral and balsamic notes. With bottle age, the wine shows a more savory and tertiary profile while retaining the tension and structure of Nebbiolo.

❤️ Why We Love It

• From Roagna’s historic Pajè vineyard in the heart of Barbaresco
• Old-vine Nebbiolo with substantial structure and long aging potential
• A mature vintage that shows both the floral side of Nebbiolo and the site’s deeper mineral character

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Tajarin with truffle or mushroom ragù
• Braised veal, beef or game
• Aged Parmigiano Reggiano and hard alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of mature Barbaresco and traditional Nebbiolo
✓ Drinkers who enjoy structured reds with floral and savory complexity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, fruit-forward wines