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Luigi Pira
Integrated insect and disease control is followed. Only natural products are used in order to respect the environment: sulfur- and copper-based products are mainly used. No insecticides are used. Only organic fertilizers are used. Natural cover crops (grass cover) are left on the rows between the vines. In autumn the soil is tilled. Only absolutely necessary doses of SO2 to prevent oxidation are added to the wines.
   Established in the early 1950s, today, the 8 hectare Luigi Pira estate is managed by father Luigi and his two sons, Giampaolo and Romolo. Pira’s holdings are in the three most prestigious crusin the Serralunga commune: 'Margheria', 'Marenca', and 'Rionda'. Their first estate bottled Barolo was produced only as ... more
BN#409516
  The deeply-colored 2001 Barolo Marenca is a show-stopper. With its huge, fragrant nose of toasted oak and tar, the full-throttle Marenca exudes tremendous concentration and delivers flavors of ripe black cherries, chocolate, licorice and spices with notable substance on the palate and superb length. Despite its size, this is a ... more
BN#163085
 Pira-s 2004 Barolo Vigna Rionda (aged in 100% new French oak) opens with captivating aromatics that lead to a silky-textured palate of ripe red fruit. This medium to full-bodied Barolo offers exquisite purity and delineation with finessed tannins and an extraordinary sense of harmony. It shut down quickly in the ... more
BN#231587
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time. All pricing and availability subject to change. |
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