Barolo Mosconi 2018 Chiara Boschis 75 cl

Description

History

The Pira family has been winemakers in Piedmont for generations and then became winemakers. Gigi Pira, the cornerstone of the family, believed that a quality wine started from the selection of the vineyard. After Gigi’s death, production continuity was guaranteed by Chiara Boschis, the current owner, who produces Barolo together with her parents and brother. The production is about 40,000 bottles of the highest quality, recognized with 100/100 on some vintages of Barolo such as Cannubi and Via Nuova. The Pira family is very attached to tradition, in fact, Gigi Pira was the last historic producer to press the wines with his feet and to produce without the aid of modern means.

Grapes used

100% Nebbiolo

Production method

The Mosconi vineyard is one of the oldest vineyards of the company located in Monforte d’Alba, one of the most prized and highest areas of the Barolo area (about 400 m above sea level). The soil is composed of clayey marl and siliceous plates; all very important characteristics for the creation of a robust, balsamic and age-friendly Barolo. The harvest is strictly done by hand and after pressing and destemming the grapes, the traditional red vinification takes place with long maceration on the skins. The subsequent refinement lasts for at least 2 years in small French oak barrels and for at least another year in the bottle, depending on the vintage.

Alcohol content

15%

Tasting notes

The grapes come from vineyards located at an altitude between 200 and 450 m above sea level, an altitude that in itself gives a good aroma and thickness of the skins in order to create fragrant wines. The grapes are harvested by hand around mid-late October. The fresh grapes are destemmed and then fermented at a controlled temperature in contact with the skins for 25-30 days, sometimes with the cap submerged. The wine also undergoes malolactic fermentation and is then transferred to large Slavonian oak barrels and some French tonneaux for 24-30 months. A long refinement in the bottle will follow in order to stabilize the product and make it ready for release on the market.

Possible pairings

Ideal when paired with second courses of red meat or game, even very cooked, such as braised or roast duck, stews or meats flavored with Langa truffle. Given its great complexity and aging capacity, it is also possible to wait a few years before consuming the bottle and in that case it becomes an incredible meditation wine, capable of offering nuances of very complex and refined flavors and aromas.