You might look at Roagna Langhe 2020 and think it is a humble Nebbiolo, but you would be seriously mistaken. This is in fact a magical Barolo–Barbaresco hybrid, bearing the unmistakable signature of Luca Roagna. Anyone familiar with Luca’s obsession with perfection and his devotion to detail can already imagine what lies hidden in this bottle. Still, we will give you one more clue: it has scored 94 points from James Suckling. Yes—this is most certainly not just any Langhe.

Roagna is unquestionably one of the most historic and iconic wineries of Barbaresco. The story begins around 1929, when the family purchased the Montefico vineyard. Even earlier, in 1880, Luca’s ancestors, Vincenzo and Rosa, played a key role in the very “birth” of Barbaresco. Today, the family estate is in the hands of Luca Roagna, who took over after completing his studies in oenology. With vineyard holdings in some of the most important crus of both Barbaresco and Barolo, the foundation was laid for the creation of this distinctive, “hybrid” Langhe.

The grapes for Roagna Langhe 2020 come from the estate’s younger vines in Pira (Barolo) and Pajé (Barbaresco). Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in large oak botti, custom‑made without toasting to avoid smoky or spicy oak aromas and allow the pure, dynamic finesse of Nebbiolo to shine through. Gentle extraction for at least 60 days results in finely sculpted tannins, aromatic depth and impressive structure. The wine then matures in large neutral oak casks and concrete tanks for five years. As you can now understand, had the grapes come exclusively from either Barbaresco or Barolo, this “humble” Langhe could legally have been released as a Barolo (minimum 38 months ageing) or a Barbaresco (minimum 26 months, or even Riserva at 50 months). But labels are beside the point—because Roagna Langhe 2020 brings together the virtues of both worlds.

Yes, we know—you are desperate to taste it. Hurry though, as the bottles are limited.