James Suckling (98)- "Austere and complex with stunning depth and minerality. The nose shines with clay, cured meat and a fresh, exquisite mix of sweet violets, red currants and blood oranges, as well as a subtle layer of licorice. Full-bodied and well-woven with great tannins, this is ripe, velvety and salty, showing crisp acidity and chewy character. Graphite aftertaste. Drink upon spring release, but best after 2026."
Decanter Magazine (95)- "While the 2022 Mosconi may not have the sheer profundity or textural complexity of the 2021, it is still magnificently detailed and velvety in mouthfeel. Forest undergrowth, mace and cured leather permeate throughout, bringing a richness to the mature fruit. Dried cherry is swaddled in layers of silky tannins, while tangy rust and salty minerals make the mouth water. Freshness meets seduction. Recognizing that the grapes arrived at harvest after prolonged stress, Chiara Boschis tried to create the opposite. She kept temperatures low to draw out fermentations and gave slow, delicate punch downs less often."
Wine Advocate (95)- "The certified organic E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2022 Barolo Mosconi is balanced and tight, yet it delivers some of the more shapely and enriched qualities of this warm vintage, especially on the palate. The wine is ethereal and focused, with a detailed aromatic profile of blackcurrant, blue flower and a touch of garden herb. Sweet tannins are expertly tucked in, lending needed structure and angularity without ever feeling dry or bitter, with Mosconi’s sun-exposed slopes in Monforte d’Alba contributing to the wine’s depth and polished concentration."
