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
Dark and spicy with notes of juniper, pepper, clove, fresh rosemary, thyme and sage, underlaid by roasted coffee, dark chocolate, black truffle, tobacco, a touch of liquorice and ripe wild berries.
Palate
Punchy and powerful on the palate with fine-grained, present tannins, a supporting acidic structure for high drinkability, and a fine, elegant texture carried by long-lasting spicy aromas.
Character
An aristocratic, dark Barolo that, despite its monumental structure and density, reveals a delicate freshness and noble elegance.
Pairing
Tagliatelle with veal ragout and olives, braised ox cheeks with creamy polenta, or salt-baked beetroot with raspberry vinaigrette.
Notes
Produced from certified organic viticulture at 370 metres altitude in Monforte d'Alba; vinification is identical to the other crus at E.Pira & Figli in order to capture the pure, unadulterated origin of the Mosconi vineyard site.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
A dense, dark cherry red, laced with delicate violet reflections.
Nose
The Mosconi vineyard site shows its typically dark, aristocratic side here. A striking spice of juniper, pepper and clove combines elegantly with fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme and sage. Behind this lie complex notes of roasted coffee, dark chocolate, black truffle and damp forest floor. Ripe sweet cherries, blackberry and elderberry subtly balance this dense, perfectly proportioned interplay.
Palate
On the palate, the wine presents itself with considerable pressure and athletic power. The tannin is present and tight-knit, yet remains completely unobtrusive and fine-grained. A lively acid structure tames the ripe fruit, ensures tremendous drinkability and brings a fine, terroir-driven structure to the fore. A gripping interplay of dark fruit and ethereal spice.
Finish
A long-lasting, minutes-long finish, carried by cool elegance, noble structure and lingering spicy nuances.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes come from the historic single vineyard (MGA) Mosconi in Monforte d’Alba. Chiara Boschis’ parcel covers 1.9 hectares, is situated at an altitude of 370 metres and is fully south-facing. The cool nights of the 2020 vintage lend the grapes a delicate elegance despite the warm days.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Single-varietal Nebbiolo, with a 30 to 40% reduction in yield in the 2020 vintage due to weather caprices. Fermentation takes place 100% in stainless steel tanks with regular pumping over and punching down. Ageing takes place in French barriques (approx. 30% new wood, light toast), followed by one year of bottle ageing.
Food Pairings
Excellent with tagliatelle with veal ragu and olives, classically braised ox cheeks with creamy polenta and mostarda or a vegetarian alternative such as salt-baked beetroot with raspberry vinaigrette and capers.
Special Features
The estate has been certified organic since 2014. Chiara Boschis is regarded as a pioneer who revolutionised the entire region with the “Cannubi Bio Project”. Her Mosconi shows the perfect synthesis of modern elegance and the untamed power of Monforte.
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