E. Pira & Figli Estate
Chiara Boschis has some six hectares of vines under cultivation in the commune of Barolo, known for producing open, rich wines with great structure. She graduated with degree in economics but gained experience while working with her brothers at the historical Borgogno estate. As the first female winemaker in the Langhe, she is necessarily of unquestionable confidence, determination, patience and charm. She took over the reins at E. Pira e Figli in 1990 with a clear idea of what she wanted to accomplish: to marry the extraordinary power of Barolo with approachability, enticing elegance, and lush, intense aromas. She achieves this goal through strict vineyard management, careful selection, and impeccable vinification techniques: shortened maceration, malolactic fermentation, and aging in barriques. Within the short time she has run the estate, she has quickly proved herself worthy of her peers, regularly garnering points well over 90 points from major international publications for all of her wines. Total annual production is a miniscule 2,000 cases. This is truly a rare gem of an estate. Vineyard Management: Chiara Boschis was the first estate in Cannubi to convert to organic farming, but she didn't stop there! Chiara has worked tirelessly over the last few years to convince 21 of 26 growers in the district to become organic. Today, over 85% of Cannubi is farmed organically.
E. Pira Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi 2017
$119.99 $171.00
James Suckling 96 " Plums and ripe strawberries with some crushed-stone undertones. Full-bodied and layered with round, rich tannins and an intensely fruity finish. But then,
E Pira Chiara Boschis Mosconi Barolo 2017
$96.95 $128.00
Wine Spectator 95 "Cherry and plum fruit flavors are accented by vanilla, toast, hay, white pepper and tar notes in this expressive, solidly built Barolo, which
E Pira Chiara Boschis 'Nuova' Barolo 2017
$99.99 $126.00
Vinous Media 94 "The 2017 Barolo Via Nuova is stellar. In 2017, the Via Nuova is a bit nervous, the sign of a Barolo that is
E. Pira Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi 2016
Wine Advocate 98 "The E Pira-Chiara Boschis 2016 Barolo Cannubi is a gorgeous wine that affirms the classic beauty of Nebbiolo. This wine is like a
E Pira Chiara Boschis 'Nuova' Barolo 2016
Vinous Media 100 "In my opinion, the 2016 Barolo Via Nuova is the single greatest Barolo Chiara Boschis has made in her storied career. A monumental,
E. Pira Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi 2015
James Suckling 99 # 33, Top 100 for 2019 "Impressive roses and finely ground spices with a bright red-cherry core, as well as a fresh wild-herb
E Pira Chiara Boschis Mosconi Barolo 2015
James Suckling 97 "Aromatic depth here, drawing you in with cascading layers of flowers and leaves, fresh-tilled earth laced with woody spices, white pepper and fresh
E. Pira 'Chiara Boschis' Barolo 'Cannubi' 2014
James Suckling 94 "Some chocolate aromas sitting across attractive spice-poached cherries. This has good aromatic clarity. The palate has a very neatly arranged, well-structured style, offering
E. Pira 'Chiara Boschis' Barolo 'Cannubi' 2012
James Suckling 97 #49 Top 100 "Pure roses on the nose. Raspberry and lemon rind. So pure. Full body, ultra-fine tannins, powerful yet so ethereal and soul-touching.
E Pira Chiara Boschis Mosconi Barolo 2011
Vinous Media 95 "A dark, brooding wine, the 2011 Barolo Mosconi captures the sense of this Monforte site in its intense flavors and broad, ample frame.
E. Pira 'Chiara Boschis' Barolo 'Cannubi' 2009
Wine Advocate 96 "The reigning queen, however, is the 2009 Barolo Cannubi. This outstanding wine shows gorgeous inner and outer beauty. I am especially impressed with
E. Pira 'Chiara Boschis' Barolo 'Cannubi' 2004
Wine Spectator 96 Highly Recommended "Beautifully silky and refined, with fantastic cherry, mineral and raspberry character. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, amazing finish. Keeps going.
E. Pira 'Chiara Boschis' Barolo 'Cannubi' 2000
Wine Spectator 96 Highly Recommended "Beautifully silky and refined, with fantastic cherry, mineral and raspberry character. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, amazing finish. Keeps going.
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