E. Pira & Figli ‘Chiara Boschis’ Barbera d’Alba Superiore, Piedmont, Italy

The 2020 E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barbera d’Alba Superiore, Piedmont, Italy is a beautifully expressive red that highlights the finesse and precision Chiara Boschis brings to all her wines. Sourced from premier sites in Monforte and Serralunga, this Barbera is a vibrant yet structured wine with superb aromatics, bright acidity, and a polished texture that elevates it well above the norm.

Product Details:

• Winemaker & Owner: Chiara Boschis
• Varietal: 100% Barbera
• ABV: 14.5%
• Closure: Cork
• Vineyard Sites: Mosconi and Ravera (Monforte), Gabutti (Serralunga)
• Aging: 16 months in used French barriques
• Farming Practices: Certified Organic

Sensory Description:

A luminous ruby hue leads into a perfumed bouquet of blackberry compote, candied violets, and sweet herbs. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied yet layered, offering vibrant acidity, taut structure, and elegant depth. Notes of black cherry, plum skin, and a touch of anise ride on a backbone of freshness, with soft tannins and lingering minerality that extend into a graceful finish.

Awards & Accolades:

• 93 Points Audrey Frick, jebdunnuck.com
  Fragrant with the sweet perfume of blackberry, candied violets, and sweet herbs medium bodied with freshness throughout and has a bit more depth. Drink 20232030.

Winemaker’s Background:

Chiara Boschis, one of Barolos pioneering female winemakers, took the reins of E. Pira & Figli in 1981 after her family acquired the estate. With early training at the historic Giacomo Borgogno winery, Chiara developed a style that marries the traditional strength of Barolo with grace and accessibility. Her dedication to low yields, precise vineyard work, and chemical-free farming has earned her organic certification since 2014. The Superiore Barbera, from high-quality plots in Monforte and Serralunga, is a testament to her balance of heritage and innovation.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 1618 C with classic Piedmontese fare like vitello tonnato, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, or hard aged cheeses. Its brightness and depth make it an ideal partner to both rustic and refined dishes.

Elegant yet powerful, the 2020 E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barbera d’Alba Superiore, Piedmont, Italy, exemplifies Barbera at its most refined, vivid, aromatic, and utterly compelling.