Chiara Boschis, E.Pira & Figli | Piemonte | Barolo Mosconi DOCG | 2020 | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for Chiara Boschis, E.Pira & Figli Barolo Mosconi DOCG 2020 (bio)

Info

2020 was a strange year in many ways. Spring began 15 days ahead of the long-term average. Severe thunderstorms in June and heavy rainfall in September, combined with a sharp drop in temperature at night, slowed this process again, thus putting this lead into perspective. This combination of sufficient warmth, plenty of daylight, and cool nights promoted a slow, regular ripening process in the vineyard. The grapes were able to express the aromas of clear fruit combined with ample sugar, tannins, color, and balanced acidity. The yield was 30-40% lower than in a normal year. In this year of extremes, the winegrowers were concerned about the pandemic, Brexit, and all the related export aspects. However, their work in the vineyard was never affected, and this remained their full focus. This meant that all applications in the vineyard could always be carried out in time before the rainfall. The winery is located in the village of Barolo. The grapes are fermented 100% in stainless steel tanks. Remontage and pigeage are frequently used during vinification. The wines are then aged in small French oak barriques. The toasting is rather light, and the proportion of new oak is approximately 30%. This is followed by one year of aging in bottle. The methodology is identical for all Baroli, thus giving the wine its origins the spotlight, not its production. The Mosconi vineyard is one of the oldest MGAs in Monforte d’Alba and, at Chiara Boschis, covers 1.9 hectares. The vines are located at an altitude of 370 meters and are completely south-facing. The harvest began quite late on October 2, 2020, and 9,826 bottles and 278 magnums were filled.

Color

Dark, dense cherry red with delicate violet reflections

Nose

For me, Chiara Boschis’s Mosconi vineyard in Barolo always represents a dark representative of its origins. This was also the case in 2020. The good thing about it is that, while its spice is dominant, it is wonderfully embedded in the fruit. Juniper, pepper, and clove are prominent. These spices are complemented by fresh rosemary, thyme, and sage. Roasted coffee and dark chocolate underscore these dark thoughts. A hint of black truffle and damp forest floor come to mind. Undergrowth, dark tobacco leaves, and a hint of licorice complete this excursion into the spicy world. Sweet cherries, blackberries, and elderberries are present in the background. The fruit is essential, but never pushes itself to the forefront. An absolute equilibrium of a harmonious nose.

Palate

The team around Chiara Boschi conveys precisely these impressions into the glass and thus to our palates. It builds with force and power. Its tannins are finely grained but unobtrusive. This ensures great elegance and leaves ample room for its pure mineral structure to shine. Fortunately, its acidity also plays a key role. The fruit is kept small, allowing the drinking flow to rise. Perfectly accentuated, spicy aromas repeatedly emerge, forcing the fruit to fight for every moment. This wonderful interplay of aromas and acidity continues for minutes. A great, dark Barolo full of elegance and length.

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Wine Advocate

Score: 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. Some 9,000 bottles were made.
Monica Larner

Producer website: https://www.pira-chiaraboschis.com/