Tasting Notes
It is undoubtedly the most famous vineyard in Barolo. The composition of the soil and the perfect southern exposure of the vineyard give the grapes produced here an extraordinary uniqueness. Here we find, homogeneously blended, both the Tortonian and Helvetian soils, combined with a conspicuous percentage of sand that allows us to obtain an extraordinarily harmonious wine. The olfactory sensations are sweet, of ripe fruit (cherries, plums) and spices, accompanied by the classic balsamic note that distinguishes it (mint and eucalyptus). On the palate it is warm, powerful, but pleasantly elegant. With an important structure and tannins that are as decisive as they are soft. - Winery Note
The 2020 Barolo Cannubi is elegant, silky and nuanced. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, cinnamon and orange peel lend notable aromatic presence to this mid-weight, understated Borolo. All the elements are nicely balanced throughout. The 2020 is a pretty wine, but this is a lighter style, even for Cannubi. The lighter body makes the tannins feel a touch austere. It will be interesting to see how this develops. 93 points, Antonio Galloni - Vinous
The E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2020 Barolo Cannubi is a fine and delicate wine, although there is a little more grit and richness in this warm vintage. The quality of the fruit is exceptional, especially its crisp ripeness. Dark cherry, blackcurrant, rose blossom, pink pepper and white limestone add considerable high-toned notes. The freshness is great and the fruit stays juicy, fueling a long, elegant finish. Only 4,000 bottles were made. 97 points, Monica Larner - Wine Advocate
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 has recently been joined by her brother Giorgio, and the two have expanded their Barolo vineyards to now include Mosconi and Ravera in Monforte and Gabutti in Serralunga.
| Product Type | Wine Red Nebbiolo |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Sub Region | Barolo |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |