2018 E. Pira e Figli Barolo Mosconi

2018 E. Pira e Figli Barolo Mosconi

2018 E. Pira e Figli Barolo Mosconi This Mosconi from Chiara Boschis comes from a calcareous marl soil at almost 400 meters above sea level. The wine is quite a dense ruby color in the glass, with restrained forest floor scents and whiffs of rosemary, chocolate and wild red fruits. Filigreed and complex, the palate has a delicate attack, firm tannins and good density, with flavors of tar and plenty of violet and pomegranate.

This red puts it all together—macerated cherry and plum fruit, a silky texture, vibrant structure and elegance—without sacrificing power or harmony. Complex and long, with a haunting finish that provides rose, menthol, licorice and iron accents. Best from 2025

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.

E Pira makes some of the finest Barolo I have ever tasted. Top Barolo’s are some of the greatest wine experiences you can have. Great complexity, age brilliantly well, incredible length with great flavor profiles. The Pira family has been making wine in Barolo for over 1000 years. With the passing of well-known Luigi Pira, his sisters could not manage the winery but wanted to carry on the tradition. They sold the vineyards and winery to their friends the Boschis family and today Chiara Boschis has become famous for her single vineyard Barolo’s that rival the finest in Piedmont. Her wines get monster press. She crafts wines that combine the extraordinary power of Barolo with balance, approachability, intense aromatics and elegance. Today we have the E.Pira e Figli Barolo Mosconi 2018 that is the epitome of great Barolo. The wine comes from the famous Mosconi Cru in Barolo’s Monforte d ’Alba. The vineyards heavy clay soils lends considerable structure to this wine, making it in Barolo ideal for aging. At about 1200 feet above sea level, the average age of vines is 50+ years old. This is a wine with excellent power and depth. Other great producers like Pio Cesare; Fantino; Clerico and Manzoni make Barolo from the great Mosconi Cru. This is a great wine, unfortunately limited and highly recommended.