E.Pira & Figli-Chiara Boschis
Barolo  "Via Nouva" 2008
 
"seemless and impeccable" 
95 Point Barolo from
 Chiara Boschis
BRITISH COLUMBIA
(604) 320 7322
April 3, 2013  
                          

2004 bottle shown 
2007 vintage offered 
  

  

 
E.Pira & Figli - Chiara Boschis
Barolo 'Via Nouva ' DOCG 2008

 

VARIETAL:                  100% Nebbiolo                      

 

REGION:                     Piedmont, ITALY     

 

PRICE:                        $99.99 /bottle

 

FORMAT:                     6 x 750ml  

 

LISTING:                     Specialty cross-dock 

  

AVAILABLE:                 7 six packs

 

DRINKABILITY:          2015 - 2035  

 

 

95 POINTS  - Wine Spectator

 "This red boasts pure cherry, plum, leather and tobacco notes, with hints of mint and eucalyptus. Vibrant and harmonious, with firm, ripe tannins for support. The finish goes on and on, exuding fruit, flowers and mineral accents. Best from 2015 through 2035." - March 31, 2013

95 POINTS - Wine Advocate
"The 2008 Barolo Via Nuova is round, seamless and totally impeccable. Dark red cherries, flowers, mint and spices are some of the nuances that emerge from the super-sexy, refined Via Nuova. The integration of oak, fruit and structure is fabulous. Bright red berries, minerals and freshly cut flowers add considerable brightness on the polished, totally refined finish. I especially like the energy and sense of focus in the Via Nuova this year. This is a lovely effort from the charismatic Chiara Boschis. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2028.
." - April 2012, Issue #200)

Chiara and grapes

Chiara Boschis is an incredible story. In a region where women winemakers are far from the norm she has built a collection of wines that is the envy of many.  The E Pira e Figli estate was passed from father to son for centuries, until the late 1980's when Luigi Pira passed away. At that time his sisters who inherited the vineyards felt that they could no longer maintain the estate. Hoping to keep the tradition alive they sold the estate to Chiara Boschis whose family had long been friends of the Pira's. Crackling with energy and determination Chiara has proceeded to turn out one fantastic wine after another from her small parcels totaling 6 ha (including a small portion of the famed Cannubi vineyard). Small in stature, but exuding confidence and passion, Chiara produces some of the most refined and elegant wines in the region. These wines absolutely sparkle with life!