The 2001 Barbaresco Crichet Paje is one of the best wines I have ever tasted from Roagna. This massively structured powerhouse flows from the glass with sensual layers of dark plum, cedar, cherries, dried roses, incense, tobacco and leather. The signature tertiary complexity that is such a large part of the Roagna house style is in full force, yet the wine preserves gorgeous inner perfume and freshness. This is a hypnotic, transcendental Barbaresco from Luca Roagna. In 2001 Roagna bottled just his best barrels for this selection. There are only 1,200 bottles of the 2001 Crichet Paje to go around. Readers lucky enough to find the wine will be treated to a thrilling drinking experience. Anticipated maturity: 2021-2041. Importer: Louis/Dressner Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 334-8191