A complex, multi-layered Nebbiolo from Piedmont that impresses with dark fruit, fine spice and elegant tannin structure – available as a rare 1500ml magnum.
Bottler: Az. Agricola E. Pira & Figli, Via Vittorio Veneto 1, 12060 Barolo / Italy
In the glass
Colour
Dark cherry red with violet reflections and slightly rusty undertones
Nose
Elderberry, cassis and blackberry meet plum; lilac and pansy frame the fruit; cubeb and black pepper, dried marjoram, oregano and sage as well as cedarwood and forest floor with moss
Palate
Silky mouthfeel with cool minerality and vibrant acidity; alongside dark fruit also fresh sour cherry and raspberry; still youthfully austere tannin that refines quickly and balances with restrained spice
Character
Powerful and profound, yet elegant and cool-mineral – a classic Barolo with long ageing potential that prioritises provenance over winemaking technique
Pairing
Braised lamb shoulder with rosemary jus, BBQ duck with salted cherries, aged hard cheese such as Parmigiano Reggiano
Notes
Blend from 7 vineyard sites across 3.7 hectares; 30–40% lower yield in the 2020 vintage; maturation in lightly toasted barriques (30% new oak); only 278 magnum bottles produced
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Deep, luminous cherry red with seductive violet reflections and the first delicate rusty notes – a Barolo that can barely conceal its youth, yet already hints at the depth of a great wine.
Nose
The nose is complex and darkly seductive: elderberry, cassis and blackberry form the powerful fruit foundation, elegantly framed by lilac and pansy. A ripe plum fits seamlessly in. Spice comes through cubeb pepper and black pepper, whilst dried marjoram, oregano and sage weave in a lingering herbal spice. Cedarwood and a hint of damp forest floor with moss lend the whole thing balsamic depth.
Palate
On the palate, a wine of impressive structure and elegance reveals itself. The tannin framework is still somewhat austere in its youth, but finds ideal counterparts in the vibrant acidity and a cool, precise minerality. The fruit thereby appears fresh and lively – sour cherry and raspberry join the dark berries and bestow unexpected finesse upon the wine. The texture is silky, the spice restrained and perfectly integrated into the fruit. Within just a few minutes in the glass, the tannins round out noticeably.
Finish
Long, mineral and carried by a cool herbal spice. The tannins leave a dry, yet noble impression – a finish that rewards patience and demands more.
Terroir & Origin
The Via Nuova is a masterfully composed blend from seven individual vineyard sites across 3.7 hectares – including Terlo, Paiagallo and Liste in Barolo, Ravera di Monforte and Mosconi in Monforte d’Alba as well as Gabutti e Baudana in Serralunga d’Alba. On average, the vineyard sites lie at 340 metres elevation with predominantly south-southeast exposure. The 2020 vintage brought controlled, slow ripening through cool September nights, sufficient warmth and daylight – with 30–40 % lower yields than usual.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Pure Nebbiolo, fermented in stainless steel tanks with consistent use of remontage and pigeage. Maturation in small French oak barriques with light toasting and approximately 30 % new wood. One year of bottle age before market release. Chiara Boschis’ philosophy: vinification serves the terroir, not the winemaker’s signature.
Food Pairing Suggestions
An ideal companion to braised lamb shoulder with roast potatoes and rosemary jus or a festive BBQ duck with salted cherries and savoy cabbage. Surprisingly harmonious also with roasted white cabbage with béarnaise sauce and crispy kale – the wine’s cool minerality harmonises wonderfully with the roasted aromas.
Special Features
Only 278 magnums were bottled – a rare format that offers this Barolo ideal ageing conditions for the future. The magnum bottle slows development and promises extraordinary complexity in 10–15 years. Drinking it now means: decant, bring patience, be amazed.
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