A powerful, darkly spiced Nebbiolo from Monforte d'Alba that, despite its intensity, captivates with finely chiselled tannins and remarkable elegance – as a Magnum bottle, it is ideal for special occasions.
Bottler: Az. Agricola E. Pira & Figli, Via Vittorio Veneto 1, 12060 Barolo / Italy
In the glass
Colour
Dark, dense cherry red with delicate violet reflections.
Nose
A complex interplay of juniper, pepper and clove, complemented by fresh rosemary, thyme and sage; behind these lie roasted coffee, dark chocolate, black truffle and damp forest floor, rounded off by sweet cherries, blackberry and elderberry.
Palate
Powerful and intense on the palate with fine-grained, unobtrusive tannins; a backbone of acidity ensures drinkability, whilst spicy notes and dark fruit vie for attention in a long, mineral finish.
Character
A grand, dark Barolo full of elegance and length – powerful yet never heavy, with impressive depth and a lingering finish that lasts for minutes.
Pairing
Tagliatelle with veal and olive ragù, braised ox cheek with creamy polenta and mostarda, or salt-baked beetroot with raspberry vinaigrette and capers.
Notes
From the historic MGA Mosconi in Monforte d'Alba (370 m altitude, south-facing slope), certified organic since 2014; the Magnum bottle (1500 ml) comes from a small release of just 278 Magnums and, thanks to the larger format, promises a particularly slow and harmonious evolution.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Dark, dense cherry red with delicate violet reflections — profound and concentrated in the glass.
Nose
A dark, spicy bouquet: juniper, pepper and clove intertwine with fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme and sage. Behind them emerge notes of roasted coffee, dark chocolate, black truffle and damp forest floor. Undergrowth, dark tobacco leaves and a hint of liquorice complete the picture. The fruit — sweet cherries, blackberry and elderberry — remains present yet never dominant. A perfectly balanced interplay.
Palate
The wine builds with power and intensity. The tannins are fine-grained and present, yet never intrusive — they make room for a refined mineral structure. The acidity plays a pivotal role, keeping the fruit in check and ensuring remarkable drinkability. Spicy aromas repeatedly cut through the fruit, creating a fascinating interplay that lingers for minutes.
Finish
Long, dark and elegant — the aromas of spice, fruit and minerality persist on the finish, attesting to great structure and depth.
Terroir & origin
The vineyard site Mosconi is among the oldest Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive in Monforte d’Alba. Here, Chiara Boschis cultivates 1.9 hectares at 370 metres above sea level, entirely south-facing. The cool nights at this altitude bestow upon the wine its elegance and finely chiselled tannins. Since 2014, the entire estate has been organically certified.
Grape variety & vinification
100% Nebbiolo. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks, with frequent pumping over and punch-downs during maceration. Maturation takes place in small French barriques with light toasting and approximately 30% new wood. The wine then ages for one year in bottle. This approach is identical for all the estate’s Baroli — the aim is for the terroir to speak, not the winemaking technique.
Food recommendations
Tagliatelle with veal ragù and olives, braised ox cheek with creamy polenta and mostarda, or salt-baked beetroot with raspberry vinaigrette and capers. Also a superb match with aged Castelmagno cheese — which Chiara Boschis herself produces in the mountain village of Valliera.
Special features
Chiara Boschis was the first woman to own and run an estate in the Langhe. As part of the legendary Barolo Boys, she revolutionised winemaking: shorter maceration times, barriques, earlier approachability — without sacrificing ageing potential. The 2020 vintage yielded 30–40% less, but produced grapes of exceptional balance. Only 278 magnums were bottled. The magnum format promises an even slower, more harmonious evolution over decades.
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