The Barolo Cannubi DOCG 2021 by Chiara Boschis – E.Pira & Figli hails from the appellation’s most celebrated vineyard, combining monumental depth with silky elegance. A great Nebbiolo vintage from certified organic viticulture, aged in magnum format.
Bottler: Az. Agricola E. Pira & Figli, Via Vittorio Veneto 1, 12060 Barolo / Italy
In the glass
Colour
Garnet red with medium transparency – classic for a mature Nebbiolo.
Nose
Sensual complexity of iron and blood, plums, cherries and cherry stones, alongside marzipan, red berries, mint, a hint of eucalyptus and candied lavender.
Palate
Warm, ripe fruit meets floral notes, impeccably silky tannins and bright, fresh acidity; nuances of iron, blue fruit, wood and earth flow together seamlessly and with polish.
Character
Powerful yet finely structured – a Barolo of exceptional harmony, balancing the intensity of the south-facing Cannubi site with accessible elegance.
Pairing
Braised osso buco with saffron risotto, truffle tagliatelle or aged Parmigiano Reggiano.
Notes
Just 0.7 hectares of the legendary Cannubi vineyard, tended by the grande dame of Barolo; certified organic since 2014, aged for two years in French oak – around 300 cases per year.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Medium, transparent garnet red – typical of Nebbiolo, which generously shares its colour without ever appearing opaque.
Nose
A fascinating tension between sensuality and structure: iron and blood meet plums, cherries and cherry stones, accompanied by a hint of marzipan. Red berries, mint, a touch of eucalyptus and candied lavender complete the picture.
Palate
Balanced and elegant, with warm, ripe fruit and floral notes. The tannins are impeccably silky, the acidity clear and fresh. Once again, iron, blue fruit and a subtle touch of wood and earth emerge. A gently flowing stream full of sensual elements – a great vintage.
Finish
Long and precise, with persistent freshness and a mineral note reminiscent of iron, underscoring the wine’s elegance.
Terroir & origin
Cannubi is the heartland of Barolo – and Chiara Boschis cultivates just 0.7 hectares here, planted in 1982 with the Michet, Lampia and Rosé clones. The perfect south-facing exposure and the high sand content of the soil lend the grapes extraordinary intensity, producing a wine of monumental power and seemingly endless depth. Only around 300 cases leave the cellar each year.
Grape variety & vinification
Nebbiolo from the Michet and Lampia biotypes. Harvest took place in early October; fermentation was carried out in rotary tanks with two pump-overs daily and 14 days of skin contact. Malolactic fermentation occurred in stainless steel, followed by maturation for two years in French oak casks and barriques.
Food pairing
A wine for special occasions: truffle risotto, braised ox cheek or mature Parmigiano Reggiano are ideal partners. It also reveals its full stature alongside game birds or a rich mushroom ragout.
Special features
Chiara Boschis is the grande dame of Barolo – as the only woman among the legendary Barolo Boys, she revolutionised winemaking with shorter maceration times and barriques. Her inaugural 1990 vintage won the Tre Bicchieri. Since 2014, the estate has been certified organic, and Chiara initiated the Cannubi Bio Project, which by 2015 had persuaded around 80 per cent of the growers in this prestigious vineyard site to convert. The magnum bottle underscores the ageing potential of this exceptional wine.
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