Roagna Barolo Pira DOCG, 2016

Sourced from the Pira cru in Castiglione Falletto. It is a monopole vineyard and is the largest parcel owned by the Roagna family at 4.88 hectares. The Roagna family purchased this vineyard in 1989.

There are 6 unique micro parcels depending on the composition of the terrain which ranges from limestone marl Roca to blue stone.

The vines for this wine are between 25 and 50 years of age.

Fermentation lasts ten days in large wood casks. They ferment with a pied de cuvee made from their indigenous yeasts. They then use the technique of submerged cap -- which can last 60-75 days.

The wine is then aged in large neutral French botti. The oak Luca uses is never toasted but instead made by using hot steam instead of flame. The wine is normally aged for five years in wood before release.