Luca Roagna

Luca Roagna is a celebrated winemaker based in the Piedmont region of Italy, specifically operating in the Langhe hills. The Roagna family estate produces wine from historically significant vineyards in Barbaresco and Barolo. He is widely regarded as a standard-bearer for traditional Piedmontese winemaking.

He primarily produces wines made from Nebbiolo, the noble grape of Barolo and Barbaresco, as well as Barbera. He is renowned for his dedication to expressing the unique terroir of his specific crus, like Crichet Pajé. His methods emphasize minimal intervention and natural fermentation.

Roagna emphasizes minimal intervention and natural fermentation using only indigenous yeasts. He famously utilizes long maceration periods, sometimes lasting months, and ages his wines for extended times in large, neutral oak casks. This results in wines with deep complexity and extraordinary longevity.

The Roagna family has been producing wine in Piedmont since the 19th century, with Luca taking over the estate's direction in the early 2000s. Luca inherited a deep respect for traditional methods passed down through generations. He has since elevated the estate to cult status among fine wine enthusiasts.