Complex interplay of ripe fruit, fine herbal notes, cinchona bark and subtle wooden nuances.
Palate
Richly sweet and balanced, with a firm acid structure, elegantly integrated tannins and a long, delightfully bittersweet finish.
Character
Beguiling, traditional and multi-layered – a timeless Piedmontese rarity full of elegance.
Pairing
Exquisite dark chocolate, traditional pastries, or as a sophisticated finale to a Piedmontese menu.
Notes
A rare aromatised wine speciality from Roagna, crafted with uncompromising patience based on the estate's own Nebbiolo tradition.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Deep, warmly glowing garnet red with mahogany highlights.
Nose
A fascinating interplay of classic Barolo notes and delicate herbal aromas. At the forefront are dried rose petals, liquorice and cinchona bark, underpinned by noble cocoa dust, orange peel and fine spice notes.
Palate
On the palate, this noble sweet wine reveals an impressive balance. The natural structure of the Nebbiolo, with its refined acidity and velvety tannins, perfectly offsets the sweetness. Flavours of dark chocolate, wormwood and wild strawberries merge into a dense, velvety texture.
Finish
Exceptionally long, complex and refreshingly bittersweet. The finish is dominated by fine bitter notes, cinnamon and a lingering ethereal freshness.
Terroir & Origin
The base originates from the estate’s venerable sites in the famous communes of Barolo and Barbaresco. The vines grow in biodiverse, grass-covered vineyards across the Langhe region, farmed entirely free from pesticides and herbicides.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Crafted from 100% Nebbiolo sourced from traditional single-vineyard cultivation. In true Roagna fashion, the base wines are aged meticulously in large wooden casks before the wine is infused according to a traditional family recipe.
Food Pairing
This enchanting Barolo Chinato makes the ultimate conclusion to a Piedmontese evening. It pairs exquisitely with bittersweet dark chocolate, classic Piedmontese hazelnut desserts or aged blue cheese. Equally a pure delight served neat as a digestif.
Key Characteristics
A historic elixir crafted by Luca Roagna, combining the uncompromising traditions of the estate with the increasingly rare art of artisanal digestif production.
