"The 2017 Barolo Pira is a powerful, intensely savory wine. Dark cherry, herbs, leather incense and licorice all add to an impression. The Pira Barolo is one of the most reticent wines in this entire collection. It is hard to read today, despite its obvious weight and character. " 93, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The eponymous vineyard grows on very poor granitic and shallow soilssurrounding the chapel of ¿Ermite¿ at the top of the hill of Hermitage.The vineyard¿s elevated position, over 200 metres, allows long ripening atthe end of the growing season, and its loess soils provide excellent drainagefor rainwater. The age of the vines averages over 80 years. This wine is themost individual...

This deliciously rich and luxurious red exhibits the true character of the Nebbiolo grape. Concentrated aromas of red cherry, sweet spice and aromatic rose petal. The palate is intense and punchy with notes of tobacco, dark fruit and a subtle earthy note. The finish is super smooth with velvety tannins.