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2020 Roagna "Paje" Barbaresco

2020 Roagna "Paje" Barbaresco

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Kerin O'Keefe

Review Date: 01/2026

The captivating Roagna 2020 Barbaresco Pajè beguiles with its flower shop aromas of red rose, lavender and violet that intertwine with forest floor, new leather and eucalyptus. On the elegant palate, notes of star anise, truffle and blood orange accent a red cherry core before a tangy mineral finish. Taut, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity keep it well balanced. (KO)

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Vinous

Review Date: 01/2026
The 2020 Barbaresco Pajè opens with deeply pitched spice and menthol notes to play off a core of vibrant red Nebbiolo fruit. It offers lovely inner perfume and sweetness wrapped up in firm, sinewy tannins that frame it all. This is a fabulous young Barbaresco—a classically youthful wine that just needs time to emerge. In many ways, it embodies the natural reticence that is such a strong part of the local culture. (AG)

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Wine Spectator

Review Date: 04/2026
A high-toned aroma of rose petal meets earth and savory underbrush notes in this multifaceted red. Flavors of strawberry and cherry hold the middle ground, while bracing acidity and sinewy tannins lend support. In the end, this is long and elegant, with a lasting aftertaste of ripe cherry. Best from 2028 through 2045. 474 cases made, 80 cases imported. (BS)

Notes

Roagna’s Pajè Barbaresco is a deeply expressive and structured Nebbiolo, capturing the elegance and power of this historic cru. The nose is layered and complex, revealing aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, and dried rose, intertwined with notes of orange zest, licorice, and crushed herbs. The palate is refined yet intense, offering vibrant red fruit, firm yet polished tannins, and a striking mineral core, all balanced by fresh acidity. A long, resonant finish lingers with nuances of balsamic, cedar, and earthy spice.

Product Details

Origin: Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy

Type/Varietal: Nebbiolo

SKU: #1990376

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