A powerful, profound Nebbiolo from one of the finest vineyard sites in Monforte d'Alba – a classic Barolo with considerable ageing potential and elegant structure.
Bottler: Az. Agricola E. Pira & Figli, Via Vittorio Veneto 1, 12060 Barolo / Italy
In the glass
Colour
Deep, barely transparent cherry red with considerable colour density
Nose
Cassis, blackberry and blueberry; with hints of cured meat, lavender, violet, leather, undergrowth, liquorice, tobacco and mint
Palate
Juicy, firm and lively with fine floral perfume, considerable power and depth; tobacco, spices and earthy notes complement the dark fruit; fine, gripping tannins with wonderful structural clarity
Character
Powerful and substantial, yet refined and elegant – a Barolo with considerable depth, long ageing potential and classic Nebbiolo nobility
Pairing
Braised beef stew or Brasato al Barolo, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, game dishes such as venison or wild boar
Notes
From the oldest parcels of the Mosconi vineyard at 400 m altitude; rare Nebbiolo clones Michet and Lampia; aged for two years in French oak and barriques; as a 1500ml magnum ideal for long-term cellaring potential
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Deep, saturated cherry red with barely perceptible transparency – a wine that reveals its density even in the glass. The colour points to concentrated substance and ageing potential.
Nose
The nose is multi-layered and of impressive depth. Dark fruits dominate – cassis, blackberry and blueberry – complemented by animal notes of hung meat and elegant floral aromas such as lavender and violet. In the background, leather, undergrowth, liquorice, tobacco and a hint of mint weave together into a complex, seductive bouquet.
Palate
On the palate, the Mosconi unfolds remarkable energy: juicy, firm and lively, with a delicate floral perfume that accompanies the dark fruit. Considerable pressure, depth and power characterise the attack, yet never appearing coarse. Notes of tobacco, spices and earth lend the wine complexity and character. The tannins are fine-grained, present, but never intrusive – a sign of exceptional structural clarity.
Finish
Long, mineral and carried by fine elegance. The tannins resonate persistently without drying – a promise of extended cellar development.
Terroir & Origin
The Mosconi comes from the oldest parcels of the renowned single vineyard site Mosconi in Monforte d’Alba, at around 400 metres altitude. The soils of calcareous clay marl and siliceous sandstones – in places enriched with calcium carbonate and iron – provide the classic structure and pronounced ageing potential for which Barolo is renowned.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Nebbiolo in the clones Michet and Lampia form the basis. Harvesting took place in early October. Fermentation occurred in rotating tanks with twice-daily pump-overs, followed by 14 days of skin contact. Maturation of two years in French oak barrels and barriques imparts depth and elegance without excessive oak character.
Food Pairing Suggestions
A wine for great moments at table. Ideal with Brasato al Barolo, wild boar ragù, aged Parmigiano Reggiano or a classic Piedmontese tajarin with truffle. The magnum bottle predestines it for festive occasions.
Special Features
Chiara Boschis counts among the defining personalities of modern Barolo. The magnum bottle (1500 ml) guarantees ideal maturation conditions and makes this wine an extraordinary collector’s piece. Despite the powerful 2021 vintage, the Mosconi already displays remarkable accessibility – its full potential, however, is likely to unfold completely only in ten to twenty years.
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