Wine Details

E. Pira E Figli Langhe Nebbiolo DOC

This wine is a youthful expression of Nebbiolo, the same grape variety that makes up the region’s most famous wine, Barolo. Some of the younger vines from the Ravera vineyard in Monforte d’Alba are used to produce this Nebbiolo d’Alba. The unique characteristics of this particular parcel of vineyard and terroir are best expressed when the wine is aged in small oak barrels, resulting in a kinder, more delicate wine – a perfect balance between elegance and structure. Elegant perfumes of red fruit on the nose give way to dry, velvety tannins on the palate.

Region:

Producer:

E. Pira E Figli (Chiara Boschis)

Classification:

Langhe DOC

Variety:

100% Nebbiolo

Number of bottles produced:

7,700 bottles

Production area:

San Giuseppe (Ravera) in Monforte d'Alba

Altitude:

400 m (1,312 feet) above sea level

Age of vines:

15 years

Yield:

2,500 - 4,000 kg/ha

Vinification:

Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks for 6-10 days, with temperature about 18-20° C to encourage malolactic fermentation

Refining:

Aging in French oak barriques for 12 months, lightly filtered

Alcohol content:

14.0%

Acidity:

5.38 g/l

Soil:

Calcareous clay

Harvest:

Mid-October

First vintage:

2009

Cellar:

E. Pira Chiara Boschis, Barolo

Bottling:

Aged for a minimum of 2 months in bottle

Release:

Spring, 1.5 years after harvest

Recent press reviews

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E Pira & Figli Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2022

Falstaff Magazine (90)- "Intense ruby red with pale reflections. Typical, elegant bouquet, first nose with pepper, later sour cherry, violet, chocolate and tobacco. Full-bodied, precise taste, intense fruity body with a backbone of sweet tannins."

90

E Pira & Figli Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2022

Jeb Dunnuck (90)- "The 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo is a brilliant ruby hue and is highly charming on the nose, with aromas of ripe raspberries and floral, sweetly perfumed notes. The palate has ripe tannins and is medium-bodied, with a clean and approachable, pure feel throughout. It a lot of clarity and is a gorgeous wine that’s going to drink well any time over the next 6-7 years, but I love this for its freshness."

93

E Pira & Figli Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2021

Jeb Dunnuck (93)- "The 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo is fruit-forward with its aromas and is noted with ripe raspberry and a darker mineral profile. It also displays more richness in the palate as well as more structure, with comparatively broad shoulders, while retaining great purity. An outstanding red, it is deserving of holding and drinking 2024-2030."