E. Pira & Figli - 2018 - Barolo Via Nuova - 750 ml.

E. Pira & Figli - 2018 - Barolo Via Nuova - 750 ml.

SKU: A7216

Varietal Icon Nebbiolo
Country Icon Italy
Region Icon Piedmont
94 JS 94 RP
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DESCRIPTION

Tasting Notes: The E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barolo Via Nuova is a modern take on a classic style of Barolo, with about 50% new oak. Prior to 2009, Via Nuova was the common name of the vineyard behind Chiara’s cellar in Barolo. Under new wine law, the vineyard became known as Terlo. At this time, Chiara decided to stop producing Via Nuova as a single vineyard expression, and instead make it a classic Barolo blend from all of her plots; thus reiterating the name “Via Nuova” as the new way. The blending of several vineyard sites was common with Barolo producers until the 1960s, when the single vineyard bottlings took off. Ironically, “Via Nuova” represents the new way with a nod to old-time tradition.

Wine at a glance

Country Icon Italy
Region Icon Piedmont
Size Icon 750 ml.
Varietal Icon Nebbiolo
Winery Icon E. Pira & Figli
Type Icon Red
Vintage Icon 2018

Expert Notes

Robert Parker: 94

This is an organic blend of fruit from six MGA sites: Terlo and Liste (in Barolo), Ravera di Monforte and Mosconi (in Monforte d’Alba) and Gabutti and Baudana (in Serralunga d’Alba). The 2018 Barolo Via Nuova is fermented in steel and aged in oak according to time-tested local tradition. This mid-weight blended Barolo has a more prominent herbal or balsam signature at the back of red and purple fruits, licorice and pressed violet.

James Suckling: 94

Fascinating aromatic complexity that keeps your nose hovering over the glass. Raspberries with ginger biscuits, flowers and a twist of basil. There’s a deeper layer of crushed goji berries and talc-like minerals, too. Full, intense, silky and dainty with well-integrated tannins that even add a chocolatey touch. From organically grown grapes. So tempting to drink now, but better from 2024.

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