Wine Details

E. Pira E Figli Barolo Via Nuova DOCG

Via Nuova (New Road) was the name of a small vineyard on the edge of the historical center of Barolo, the name coming from its proximity to the road (new at that time!) connecting Barolo to Novello. All that remains today of the road is a small walking path through the vineyards. The wine was produced as a single-vineyard Barolo for many years until, in 2010, this small Cru was incorporated into the larger Terlo subzone. And so, as a sort of homage to tradition, Barolo Via Nuova is now produced as a blend of 6 different vineyards: Terlo and Liste in Barolo, Ravera e Mosconi in Monforte d’Alba and Gabutti and Baudana in Serralunga d’Alba. This classic Barolo blend combines structure with elegance and complexity, emphasizing the particularities of each vineyard site. Though a bit timid when first opened, some time in the glass (or decanter) will reveal Via Nuova’s alluring ethereal floral and fruit perfumes.

Region:

Producer:

E. Pira E Figli (Chiara Boschis)

Classification:

Barolo DOCG

Variety:

100% Nebbiolo

Number of bottles produced:

4,500 bottles

Production area:

Terlo and Liste in Barolo, Ravera and Mosconi in Monforte d'Alba, and Gabutti and Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba

Altitude:

340 m (1,115 feet) above sea level

Age of vines:

30 years

Yield:

450 kg/ha

Vinification:

Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with daily punch downs and pump-overs

Refining:

Aging for 24 months in lightly toasted 30% new French oak barriques

Alcohol content:

14.0%

Acidity:

6.37 g/l

Soil:

Calcareous clay, Sant'Agata marl (sandstone)

Harvest:

Mid-October

First vintage:

2009

Cellar:

E. Pira Chiara Boschis, Barolo

Bottling:

Aged an additional 1 year in bottle

Release:

Spring, 3.5 years after harvest

Recent press reviews

95

E. Pira & Figli Barolo Via Nuova DOCG 2022

James Suckling (95)- "Outstanding for its pure savoriness on the nose, showing earthy strawberries, peonies, violet candies and restrained blood oranges. Intense. Relaxed on the attack but with firm, dusty tannins and crisp, slightly lifted acidity. The finish is tight and austere yet juicy and balanced. This deserves time for better integration."

94

E. Pira & Figli Barolo Via Nuova DOCG 2022

Vinous (94)- "The 2022 Barolo Via Nuova is a superb wine for the year. It benefits from a blend of seven vineyards that compensates for many of the extremes of the year. Bright red cherry fruit, blood orange, chalk, mint and white pepper lend notable energy, along with a feeling of translucence that is compelling. Vineyard sites are Terlo, Liste and Paiagallo (Barolo); Gabutti and Baudana (Serralunga) and Ravera di Monforte and Mosconi (Monforte). The blend really does rule in 2022."

96

E. Pira & Figli Barolo Via Nuova DOCG 2021

Jeb Dunnuck (96)- "A lifted and energetic Barolo, the 2021 Barolo Via Nuovais boasts a jeweled ruby color and has a fantastic, balanced nose with notes of ripe peaches, sweet sandalwood, floral perfume, and wild strawberries. Medium-bodied, the palate is refreshing and focused, with vibrant acidity, finely coiled tannins, and a long and linear finish. It has a bit more open feel at this stage, but it should have solid aging potential and improve over the next 20 or more years."