The Barolo Cannubi DOCG 2021 by Chiara Boschis (E.Pira & Figli) combines the monumental power of the most famous vineyard in Barolo with fascinating elegance and a supple structure. A top-tier Nebbiolo in a large format, crafted by the pioneer of organic viticulture in the region.
Bottler: Az. Agricola E. Pira & Figli, Via Vittorio Veneto 1, 12060 Barolo / Italy
In the glass
Colour
Medium-transparent garnet red.
Nose
Complex interplay of cherries, plums and red berries, underlined with nuances of iron, blood, mint, eucalyptus, candied lavender and delicate marzipan.
Palate
Balanced and highly elegant with ripe blue fruit, silky tannins, fresh acidity and refined notes of earth and oak.
Character
Serenely flowing, sensual and full of depth; a powerful symbiosis of striking minerality and velvety suppleness.
Pairing
Pairs brilliantly with braised beef cheek, slow-cooked venison or mature Castelmagno cheese.
Notes
Exclusive 3000ml double magnum from the legendary heart of the Cannubi hill. Planted with the Nebbiolo sub-varieties Michet and Lampia, organically certified and crafted by hand.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Medium-deep, translucent garnet red.
Nose
A fascinating symbiosis of sensuality and taut structure. Fine iron and blood notes emerge, flanked by plums, juicy cherries and slightly bitter, almond-like cherry stone. Ethreal nuances of mint, eucalyptus, candied lavender and delicate marzipan lend immense depth to the aromatics.
Palate
On the palate, this great Barolo classic presents itself as balanced and elegant. Warm, ripe blue fruit meets floral tones and an impeccably silky tannin. A crisp, fresh acid structure focuses the wood spice and mineral-earthy notes. The wine flows with calm, powerful elegance – a great vintage.
Terroir & Origin
Cannubi is considered the heart of the Barolo appellation. The perfect southern aspect as well as a striking proportion of sand in the soil bestow Nebbiolo with extraordinary intensity and balance. Chiara Boschis farms a tiny 0.7 hectares here, planted in 1982 with the Michet and Lampia clones.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Varietal Nebbiolo, harvested in early October. Following fermentation in rotary tanks and a 14-day maceration period, the wine matured for over two years in casks and French oak barriques. The E.Pira & Figli estate has been certified organic since 2014.
Food Pairings
An aristocratic soloist that pairs brilliantly with braised pot roast beef, pink-roasted saddle of venison or intensely aged hard cheese.
Particularities
As the first woman to head her own winery in the Langhe, Chiara Boschis shaped the modern style of the region as a Barolo Girl. This rare 3000ml Double Magnum from the flagship Cannubi vineyard offers flawless ageing potential for decades to come.
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