The 2019 Barolos have been rolling in, and they've been consistently exciting wines to taste! With harvests taking place in the cool of October, producers welcomed the classically wonderful vintage, as it allowed them to make wonderfully deep and expressive wines with an immediately charming balance. Even in the famously intensely structured wines from the ridges around the town of Serralunga d'Alba, the beauty of the vintage is clear: the firm, fine-grained layer of crisp tannins and vibrant acidity form an energetic stage on which a complex mélange of earthy-mineral, leather and dark spice accents join the core of floral- and balsam-tinged berry aromas. This is where the small family winery, Luigi Pira, makes their classic Barolos, and their delicious 2019s offer some of the best values out there today!
Luigi Pira has a classic Barolo story: based on his family's history of farming here that goes back to the 1800s, Luigi formed the winery in the 1950s, but has only been bottling under the name since the 1990s. As Luigi's sons, Giampaolo and Romolo, have taken the lead in the winery and vineyards, their fresh perspective has led to a marked rise in quality and expressivity of their home. They farm organically, and use no insecticides.
"This is a superb village wine. Don't miss it." - Antonio Galloni,VINOUS MEDIA (09/23)
As a Serralunga "village wine," this is the most drinkable and balanced right now, with the deliciously sleek, mineral cut and vibrant, ripe red fruits of the vintage and place. If you enjoy the youthfully intense and grippy side to Barolo, just give it an hour or so in the decanter and enjoy! This is ideal with flavorful, moderately rich dishes like risottos, grilled lamb with lemon & fresh mint, citrus-marinated pork roasts (carnitas if you go easy on the heat), and moderately-aged cheeses like gouda or cheddar.
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "This red is stitched with strawberry, cherry, currant and eucalyptus flavors. Firm, with a fine line of dense tannins informing the finish. Balanced and long overall, with flashes of tobacco and mineral sapidity on the finish. Best from 2026 through 2047."
Luigi Pira has a classic Barolo story: based on his family's history of farming here that goes back to the 1800s, Luigi formed the winery in the 1950s, but has only been bottling under the name since the 1990s. As Luigi's sons, Giampaolo and Romolo, have taken the lead in the winery and vineyards, their fresh perspective has led to a marked rise in quality and expressivity of their home. They farm organically, and use no insecticides.
"This is a superb village wine. Don't miss it." - Antonio Galloni,VINOUS MEDIA (09/23)
As a Serralunga "village wine," this is the most drinkable and balanced right now, with the deliciously sleek, mineral cut and vibrant, ripe red fruits of the vintage and place. If you enjoy the youthfully intense and grippy side to Barolo, just give it an hour or so in the decanter and enjoy! This is ideal with flavorful, moderately rich dishes like risottos, grilled lamb with lemon & fresh mint, citrus-marinated pork roasts (carnitas if you go easy on the heat), and moderately-aged cheeses like gouda or cheddar.
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "This red is stitched with strawberry, cherry, currant and eucalyptus flavors. Firm, with a fine line of dense tannins informing the finish. Balanced and long overall, with flashes of tobacco and mineral sapidity on the finish. Best from 2026 through 2047."
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