2020 Chiara Boschis E.Pira Barolo 'Mosconi' 750Ml Bottle

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97+ points - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate 'The E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2021 Barolo Mosconi is structured, linear and ultimately quite mineral in character compared to the Cannubi. Its firm underlying architecture is rendered light and fragrant thanks to aromas of blue flower, grilled herb (with both rosemary and aniseed) and pulverized stone. Fruit comes from a site in Monforte d'Alba at a cool 370 meters in elevation. I came back to this bottle 24 hours after my first tasting and remarked on the elegant, chalky nature of the tannins.'

97 points - Zekun Shuai, James Suckling 'Dried oyster savoriness and intriguing wet stones with a touch of nice peppercorn funk to the cherries, hibiscus and plums. Broad and compact on the palate with a full body and plump morello cherries in the middle. Quite expansive and long, but transparent. Even more powerful than her exciting Cannubi from this vintage. From organically grown grapes. Drink from 2027.'

95 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
'The 2020 Barolo Mosconi is a powerful, savory wine. Black cherry, gravel, incense, menthol and licorice all build in this virile, strapping Monforte Barolo. Ample and authoritative, the 2020 has a ton to offer. Savory herbs, earthiness and strong mineral notes infuse the substantial finish. Superb.'

'Malolactic fermentation was done in tank. As has been the custom here for a number of years, aging takes place in a combination of casks and smaller French oak barrels, depending on the wine, with a preference for larger oak for sites of finesse, such as Cannubi, and smaller oak for vineyards that are more structured, like Mosconi. In tasting, I find the Cannubi a bit light. The Via Nuova and Mosconi are both deeper, more complete wines, in my view.' Antonio Galloni, Vinous

'Quite a ripe and intense nose with spiced orange citrus with walnut husks and a hint of hazelnut and black licorice. Tight and full-bodied on the palate with a mouthful of dusty tannins that grow, leaving a very rich and spicy finish. Lots of richness here but the finesse comes through as you let it breathe more. Drink from 2027.'