Barolo
Province of Cuneo
Established: 1981
Owner: Chiara Boschis
Winemaker: Chiara Boschis
Production: 25,000 bottles
Hectares under vine: 4.5
Viticulture: Certified Organic
The Boschis family purchased E. Pira & Figli in 1981, propelling the young Chiara into a role significantly different to that intended by her economics degree. The family was, until recently, proprietors of Barolo’s historic Giacomo Borgogno estate (Chiara originally learnt her wine-making skills from her brothers) but she brought her considerable determination, charm, patience and confidence to bear on raising the quality and image of Pira to that which it enjoys today. Her philosophy is to craft wines that marry the extraordinary power of Barolo with approachability, promoting great aromatics, lush textures and elegance. This has been achieved through strict vineyard management, careful selection and impeccable vinification techniques. Beginning as one of only two female oenologists working in Barolo, Chiara is nowadays regarded as every bit the equal of her peers.
Chiara produces two Barolos from the single vineyards of Cannubi and Via Nuova, both from the commune of Barolo. Cannubi, a vineyard renowned for wines of incredible power, depth and elegance, reveals plush fruit and is multi-layered with sweet fruit, spice, great texture and silky tannins. Via Nuova, from the ‘Terlo’ hill behind the winery, is more perfumed and fruit-driven with beautiful balance.
What’s new: Look out Guido Fantino and Domenico Clerico! Chiara has moved into Monforte after purchasing an old vineyard in the Mosconi cru. Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo now come from this estate, with a Barolo to follow in a few years time.
Wines
Dolcetto d’Alba DOC
Barbera d’Alba Superiore
Barolo DOCG Cannubi
Barolo DOCG ‘Via Nuova’