Roagna
Solea Langhe Chardonnay Blend
Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Roagna is somewhat of a rising star in Piedmont. Of course the estate is storied but in recent years it's been getting plenty of attention. And they aren't all about their Barolo. This gorgeous Chardonnay is as surprising to find in Piedmont as it is delicious. Supple, clean and elegant with some minerality, this wine is its own kind of Chardonnay. Worth seeking out, especially given how food friendly it is, as demonstrated at a superb recent meal at Maialino in NYC.
Roagna is somewhat of a rising star in Piedmont. Of course the estate is storied but in recent years it's been getting plenty of attention. And they aren't all about their Barolo. This gorgeous Chardonnay is as surprising to find in Piedmont as it is delicious. Supple, clean and elegant with some minerality, this wine is its own kind of Chardonnay. Worth seeking out, especially given how food friendly it is, as demonstrated at a superb recent meal at Maialino in NYC.
Apr 18th, 2018
super delicious. from the louis/dressner website: Grapes: 75-80% Chardonnay and 20-25% Vinification: grapes are hand-picked; pressing and vinification in wood casks. Maceration of Chardonnay grapes for 2 weeks, then Nebbiolo grapes are pressed and added. Fermentation in wood casks. Aging: 3-5 years in medium-sized French and Slavonian oak casks, then in bottle.
super delicious. from the louis/dressner website: Grapes: 75-80% Chardonnay and 20-25% Vinification: grapes are hand-picked; pressing and vinification in wood casks. Maceration of Chardonnay grapes for 2 weeks, then Nebbiolo grapes are pressed and added. Fermentation in wood casks. Aging: 3-5 years in medium-sized French and Slavonian oak casks, then in bottle.
1 person found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2013
Unreal that I have not tried Italian whites with this complexity before. Major gap in wine appreciation. This is deceptively hot on the nose, but on tasting it's a medium to full with bracing back acidity. Smells of pineapple and kiwi, but the mouth is all quince pucker and yellow fruit. Just amazing with a fatty flavorful fish or roast chicken
Unreal that I have not tried Italian whites with this complexity before. Major gap in wine appreciation. This is deceptively hot on the nose, but on tasting it's a medium to full with bracing back acidity. Smells of pineapple and kiwi, but the mouth is all quince pucker and yellow fruit. Just amazing with a fatty flavorful fish or roast chicken
Jun 11th, 2017
Chardonnay from Piemonte!?🤔
Roagna "Solea" 2012 is sourced from 30 year old vines in the Pira vineyard located within the village of Castiglione Falletto. A small percentage of Nebbiolo is cofermented in with the Chardonnay in large wooden casks, then aged in neutral barrels for 2 years.
Rich up front, a line of saline undercuts the richness. Fresh pear and lemon in the nose and palate. As the palate shifts to the back it becomes linear and minerally, awash in fresh acidity and a long, clean, mineral finish. #roagna
Chardonnay from Piemonte!?🤔
Roagna "Solea" 2012 is sourced from 30 year old vines in the Pira vineyard located within the village of Castiglione Falletto. A small percentage of Nebbiolo is cofermented in with the Chardonnay in large wooden casks, then aged in neutral barrels for 2 years.
Rich up front, a line of saline undercuts the richness. Fresh pear and lemon in the nose and palate. As the palate shifts to the back it becomes linear and minerally, awash in fresh acidity and a long, clean, mineral finish. #roagna
It's chard on limestone. Sound familiar?
It's chard on limestone. Sound familiar?
May 15th, 2015best seller of the sample set today. odd.
best seller of the sample set today. odd.
Aug 2nd, 2013
Deep yellow color, could it be from some skin contact? Nevertheless, a chewy and lucious wine
Deep yellow color, could it be from some skin contact? Nevertheless, a chewy and lucious wine
Sep 28th, 2017
Burgundian flavors made from Piemonte Chardonnay with a touch of Nebbiolo, a beautiful combination.
Burgundian flavors made from Piemonte Chardonnay with a touch of Nebbiolo, a beautiful combination.
Jun 9th, 2016
Honey, gravel, custard. Refreshing finish.
Honey, gravel, custard. Refreshing finish.
May 8th, 2016