Pira Luigi
Barolo Vignarionda 2022
| 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 new French oak barriques |
- Name and grape: Barolo DOCG made from 100% Nebbiolo, 2022 harvest
- Aged in wood: 24 months in new French oak barriques
- Aromatic notes: cherry and blackberry, spices, cocoa, coffee, liquorice and balsamic hints
- Tasting characteristics: fresh and intense palate, pronounced tannins, long and defined finish
- Temperature and potential: serve at 18–20 °C, decant for 1 hour, ageing potential 10–15 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Vignarionda by Pira Luigi is a still red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes. In the glass, it displays a deep garnet red 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 balsamic nuances. 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.
Where it comes from
This red originates from the renowned Barolo area, specifically from the Vigna Marenca in Serralunga d’Alba. The rows of vines, situated at an altitude of three hundred and thirty metres with a south-west exposure, take root in calcareous-clay soils 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.
How it is produced
The vinification process begins with the fermentation of the must in horizontal fermenters at a controlled temperature for about seven to ten days. The ageing phase is fundamental for the evolution of the aromatic profile and involves a rest of twenty-four months in new French oak barrels, 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.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the prestigious terroir of Serralunga d’Alba, Pira Barolo Vignarionda 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 calcareous-clay soils 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 new French oak barriques, resulting in a structured wine capable of a fascinating evolution over 10-15 years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 Vignarionda 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Pira Luigi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from the prestigious terroir of Serralunga d’Alba, Pira Barolo Vignarionda 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 calcareous-clay soils 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 new French oak barriques, resulting in a structured wine capable of a fascinating evolution over 10 5 years. |
| Origin | Vigna Marenca, municipality of Serralunga d'Alba (Piedmont), Italy |
| Soil composition | Calcareo-argilloso |
| Yield per hectare | From 50 to 55 quintals |
| Fermentation | 7–10 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in horizontal fermentation tanks at a controlled temperature for 7–10 days; aged for 24 months in new French oak barriques |
| Wine making | Fermentation in horizontal fermenters at controlled temperature for 7–10 days, followed by ageing for 24 months in new French oak barriques. |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in new French oak barriques |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |