Pira Luigi
Barolo Margheria 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in 25 hl wooden barrels. |
Description
Barolo DOCG from Piedmont, 14.5% ABV, produced by Pira Luigi. 100% Nebbiolo blend. 0.75L bottle, 2021 vintage. A Barolo born from the passion of the Pira family, who have been linked to the hills of Serralunga d'Alba since the late 19th century. Barolo Margheria is vinified in horizontal fermentation tanks at a controlled temperature for approximately 12-15 days. Aged for 24 months in 25-hl wooden barrels. A wine that tells the story of a unique territory and a family that has successfully passed down its tradition.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2021
95/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
- Start up year: 1950
- Oenologist: Gianpaolo Pira
- Bottles produced: 65.000
- Hectares: 13
The first step taken by Luigi marked a significant imprint for the company and, in the early 1990s, with the arrival of his sons Gianpaolo, Romolo and Claudio, the family began bottling their own wines, seeking the highest quality. Read more
| Name | Pira Barolo Margheria 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Pira Luigi |
| Origin | Municipality of Serralunga d'Alba |
| Climate | Altitude: 340 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South. |
| Soil composition | Clayey limestone. |
| Yield per hectare | 50 q. |
| Wine making | The vinification of Barolo Margheria takes place in horizontal fermenters at controlled temperature for about 12/15 days. |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in 25 hl wooden barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |