{"product_id":"pira-barolo-vignarionda-2022","title":"Pira Barolo Vignarionda 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarolo Vignarionda by Pira Luigi is a still red wine made from \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. In the glass, it displays a \u003cstrong\u003edeep garnet red\u003c\/strong\u003e colour, a prelude to a dense and complex aromatic profile. Fragrant notes of cherry, blackberry jam and spices emerge, enriched by hints of cocoa, coffee beans, liquorice and intriguing \u003cstrong\u003ebalsamic nuances\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it offers a powerful, generous sip with a significant tannic structure. A vibrant freshness leads the tasting towards a long and extremely precise finish, confirming the solid structure of this great Piedmontese wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red originates from the renowned Barolo area, specifically from the \u003cstrong\u003eVigna Marenca\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eSerralunga d’Alba\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rows of vines, situated at an altitude of three hundred and thirty metres with a south-west exposure, take root in \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e that give the wine a distinct identity and impressive structure. In this prestigious corner of Piedmont, the Pira Luigi winery has been operating since 1950. Under the guidance of oenologist Gianpaolo Pira, the vineyards produce grapes capable of expressing the deep soul of their terroir with rigour and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vinification process begins with the fermentation of the must in \u003cstrong\u003ehorizontal fermenters\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature for about seven to ten days. The \u003cstrong\u003eageing\u003c\/strong\u003e phase is fundamental for the evolution of the aromatic profile and involves a rest of twenty-four months in \u003cstrong\u003enew French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technical choice aimed at providing structure and smoothing the tannic texture. Thanks to a yield per hectare kept between fifty and fifty-five quintals, the winery guarantees raw material of the highest quality. Its marked propensity for ageing ensures this wine has excellent longevity, estimated at up to fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from the prestigious terroir of Serralunga d’Alba, \u003cstrong\u003ePira Barolo Vignarionda\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the winemaking excellence that has distinguished the family estate since 1950. This elegant red is produced from pure Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Vigna Marenca, located on \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e at an altitude of 330 metres. The meticulous work of the 2022 vintage, overseen by oenologist Gianpaolo Pira, culminates in a slow maturation of 24 months in \u003cstrong\u003enew French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting in a structured wine capable of a fascinating evolution over 10-15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pira Luigi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46075812970667,"sku":"59917","price":779.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/pira-barolo-vignarionda-2022_59917_1_b4a72681-d5c0-4681-8a0c-3b391c4eda59.webp?v=1776676537","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/pira-barolo-vignarionda-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}