Wine Details

E. Pira E Figli Barolo Mosconi DOCG

The most recently acquired parcel, the famous Mosconi Cru in Monforte d’Alba was purchased in 2009. The vineyard’s particular heavy clay soil (in some areas calcium carbonate and iron give the soil a reddish-gray color) lends considerable structure to this wine, making it a Barolo ideal for aging. A garnet red color is complimented by open perfumes of flowers and mature fruit with some spicy notes. This is a long-lasting wine of power and concentration with firm, velvety tannins.

Region:

Producer:

E. Pira E Figli (Chiara Boschis)

Classification:

Barolo DOCG

Variety:

100% Nebbiolo

Number of bottles produced:

4,700 bottles

Production area:

Mosconi (a single-vineyard property aquired in 2009) in Moforte d'Alba

Altitude:

400 m (1,312 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 marl soils from the tertiary period, with areas rich in calcium carbonate and iron

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

Colors:

Garnet Red

Recent press reviews

97

E. Pira & Figli Barolo Mosconi DOCG 2020

James Suckling (97)- "Top 100 wines of Italy 2024 #62 - Dried oyster savoriness and intriguing wet stones with a touch of nice peppercorn funk to the cherries, hibiscus and plums. Broad and compact on the palate with a full body and plump morello cherries in the middle. Quite expansive and long, but transparent. Even more powerful than her exciting Cannubi from this vintage. From organically grown grapes. Drink from 2027."

96

E. Pira & Figli Barolo Mosconi DOCG 2020

The Wine Advocate: (96)- "The E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2020 Barolo Mosconi has some of the extra ripeness of the vintage with cherry cream syrup, grenadine, watermelon candy and a drop of Pastis. The wine ends on a powerful note with a balanced combination of fruit and fine oak tannins. The palate is very alive, and the fruit feels very vibrant at this young stage."

95

E. Pira & Figli Barolo Mosconi DOCG 2020

Vinous Media (95)- "The 2020 Barolo Mosconi is a powerful, savory wine. Black cherry, gravel, incense, menthol and licorice all build in this virile, strapping Monforte Barolo. Ample and authoritative, the 2020 has a ton to offer. Savory herbs, earthiness and strong mineral notes infuse the substantial finish. Superb."