E. Pira & Figli

Rich and fruity is the well-done Dolcetto by Chiara Boschis. Violet red, in the nose blackberry, candied cherries and some plum compote. On the palate a soft fullness with a wonderful fresh acidity, its medium face makes it an indispensable companion for light meat dishes and pasta. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright intense ruby, in the nose a lot of fresh, concentrated berry fruit, very elegant, on the palate accentuated acidity at the beginning, which then gives way to a fine tannin, long and juicy in the aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

Pira's Langhe Nebbiolo is a great, rich wine with a bouquet of dark cherries, strawberries, tobacco and spices. Bright and wide on the palate the creamy taste with a focused final. SUPERIORE.DE

Rich and fruity is the well-done Dolcetto by Chiara Boschis. Violet red, in the nose blackberry, candied cherries and some plum compote. On the palate a soft fullness with a wonderful fresh acidity, its medium face makes it an indispensable companion for light meat dishes and pasta. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright intense ruby, in the nose a lot of fresh, concentrated berry fruit, very elegant, on the palate accentuated acidity at the beginning, which then gives way to a fine tannin, long and juicy in the aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

Piras Langhe Nebbiolo is a great, rich wine that smells of dark cherries, strawberries, tobacco and spices. Bright and wide on the palate the creamy taste with the focused finish. SUPERIORE.DE

In the bouquet violets, spices, menthol, mint and seductive berry aromas. Straight and compact on the palate, with fine minerality and great elegance. A very impressive Barolo, which perfectly manages the balancing act between tradition and modernity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very nice black fruits and some licorice on the nose, making this immediately appealing. There's an impressive tannin structure on the palate for this often wishy-washy vintage. With more elegance this would have been rated higher, but it certainly gives plenty of pleasure now. It will continue to do so through at least 2030." James Suckling

"Round and solidly built, offering plum, cherry, earth and graphite flavors. The lively acidity and well-groomed tannins lend finesse. Finishes with a mix of fruit, earth and mineral elements." Wine Spectator

"This is the mid-weight wine that exists on a continuum between the ethereal elegance of Cannubi and the muscular power of Mosconi. The 2014 Barolo Via Nuova represents a traditional assembly of fruit from various sites, including Barolo (Terlo and Liste), Monforte d'Alba (Ravera and Mosconi) and Serralunga d'Alba (Gabutti and Baudana). This beautiful wine offers volume and grit with beautiful mineral tones that stand proud above the dark fruit, cassis and wild rose. There is a note of mineral saltiness on the close that I really love." Robert Parker

Barolo Via Nuova is fresh and lively. In the bouquet violets, spices, menthol, mint and seductive berry aromas. Straight and compact on the palate, with fine minerality and great elegance. A very impressive Barolo, which perfectly manages the balancing act between tradition and modernity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Elegance and harmony are two leading traits that can be attributed to the 2012 Barolo Via Nuova. This wine represents a balanced blend of Nebbiolo grapes from various sites. That blending flexibility adds to the overall balance of the wine, which is very important in a vintage like 2012 that was not always easy across the various townships of the Barolo appellation. Bright cherry and blackberry are followed by spice and grilled herb." Robert Parker

"A wine of extraordinary precision, the 2012 Barolo Via Nuova possesses stunning vibrancy and energy. Dark cherry, cherry pit, blood orange, orange peel, exotic spice and mint are all laced together in a chiseled Barolo that bristles with energy. Addictively beautiful and inviting, the Via Nuova is endowed with a super-classic, mid-weight feel, knock-out aromatics and fabulous overall balance." Antonio Galloni

"This shows such clarity and freshness with so much minerality. Blue fruits too. Medium to full body, linear tannins and acidity. Dark chocolate undertones." James Suckling

Barolo Mosconi is beautifully aromatic. Elegant bouquet of mineral-rich limestone soils, powerful, rich and juicy on the palate, the tannins well interwoven, structure and length exemplary. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant ruby with a slightly brightening edge. Compact and dense nose, full-bodied of blackberries and dark cherries, with some liquorice and truffle. Firm and gripping on the palate, shows a lot of grippy, dense tannin, dark berry fruit, in the finish salty and long, leathery." Falstaff

"The 2014 Barolo Mosconi is the most robust and structured of the three Barolos. Chiara Bochis believes in making her single-vineyard wines even in a difficult vintage such as this. She rejects the idea of blending all her fruit together to make a single wine. Indeed, her cru wines are very distinct. Each shows its individual characteristics with greater precision, I would argue, in this slender and more ethereal vintage. The 2014 vintage is a natural spring board for highlighting vineyard personalities. This is a cool vintage, but Mosconi surprises the senses for the plump ripeness of its dark fruit favors." Robert Parker

"Plenty of dried berries and herbs. Some meat, woody spices and a wealth of fresh red and pink roses, making this very fragrant. The palate has assertive acid cut and impressive depth. The elegant yet firm tannins hold the red-plum finish long. A great result with real tension." James Suckling

"A mix of cherry, eucalyptus, iron and tobacco aromas and flavors are gripped by dense, dusty tannins. On the darker side, with a kernel of sweet fruit on the finish. Fine intensity." Wine Spectator

"Chiara Boschis’ take on Monforte’s Wagnerian terroir translates it into a minerally, fruit-driven symphony with refined tannins and graceful flavour. This is a brilliant compromise between acidity and sweetness." Decanter

Barolo Mosconi, the first wine of the winery from this southern location in Monforte, is beautifully aromatic. Elegant bouquet of mineral-rich limestone floors, powerful, rich and juicy on the palate, the tannins well interwoven, structure and length exemplary. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2012 Barolo Mosconi is one of the big surprises of this tasting. This is a gorgeous expression with a deep and enduring sense of balance. The wine offers excellent intensity with black fruit and spice, nicely contrasted against more subtle tones of licorice, red rose and polished river stone. The tannins are firm and tight." Robert Parker

"Very delicate and aromatic with dried flowers and raspberry, blackberry undertones. Full body, yet balanced and very refined. Love the white pepper and berry aftertaste." James Suckling

Barolo from the single vineyard Mosconi of the same name presents itself powerful, muscular and full of opulence. Rich scent of eucalyptus, wild rosemary plum and black cherry. Deep and powerful on the palate with beautiful spicy accents, dense tannin and a very juicy framework. This Barolo belongs to the top class of the appellation for us, it carries its great weight with elegance and is highly authentic, in the style of Chiara Boschis, who has delivered something great here with the top vintage 2016! SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid to deep crimson. Very pretty nose of earthy, complex fruit with subtle oak note and hints of pine. Succulent and supple red-fruit palate with great focus. Delicious, chewy tannins. Ends a little mouth-watering." Jancis Robinson

"The vivacious Chiara Boschis has been a modernist producer for 25 years, although she now uses far less new oak than in the past. She is best known for her Cannubi, but the Mosconi, from 1ha within this Monforte vineyard, can be just as fine in some vintages. The colour is deep for Barolo, the cherry and blackberry nose generous and opulent. It's a plump, rich, full-bodied and very concentrated wine that's assertive and youthful now - but in balance. Darker-fruited than most Barolos, it's structured, taut and long." Decanter

"The 2016 Barolo Mosconi is a gorgeous wine made all the more remarkable given that Mosconi can't really be said to be a top-level site. Dark and imposing, the 2016 captures all the breadth and tannic clout that are such signatures of this site. This is an especially brooding, virile Barolo, but Chiara and Giorgio Boschis clearly brought out all the best the vineyard had to give." Vinous

"The E Pira-Chiara Boschis 2016 Barolo Mosconi is a little wider and richer compared to the Cannubi, with bigger fruit, more sweetness, spice, grilled oregano and a touch of crushed hazelnut. Despite the wide net of aromas offered on the bouquet, this wine shows a very sharp and focused approach with elegantly linear tannins and matching acidity. There is a lifted quality to both the nose and the mouthfeel that gives this wine beautiful momentum and length. Mosconi is one of the headline vineyards of Monforte d'Alba." Robert Parker

"A full-bodied, chewy 2016 with a solid structure of ripe fruit and intense tannins. Lots of plums, walnuts, hazelnuts and light chocolate. It’s very powerful. Very classic structure. From organically grown grapes. Needs time to resolve the powerful tannins. Try after 2022." James Suckling

Chiara Boschis Cannubi enchants with feminine qualities. Floral scent, earthy notes of forest and mushrooms, raspberry on the palate and a hint of chocolate, with silky tannins without a hint of astringency. SUPERIORE.DE

"A great example of site, the 2012 Barolo Cannubi is deep, sensual and beautifully perfumed. The aromatics and pure, creamy texture of Cannubi comes through loud and clear. The Cannubi is a wine of pure texture and voluptuousness, qualities that it shows as layers of fruit blossom in all directions. A host of dark red cherry, plum, mint and spice accompany the generous, caressing finish." Antonio Galloni

"Pure roses on the nose. Hints of raspberries and lemon rind. So pure. Full body and ultra-fine tannins. Powerful yet so ethereal and soul-touching. A fabulously crafted Cannubi." James Suckling