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2008 E Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Barolo Via Nuova Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo: 750ml
$79.99
points awarded:
JS 92 ST 91 WA 95 WS 9592 points,
James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, July 2012
Dark fruit and fresh flower character on the nose and palate here. Impressive depth of fruit just smelling the wine. Full body, with chewy tannins and a polished texture. Persistent. Better in 2015.
95 points,
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2012
The 2008 Barolo Via Nuova is round, seamless and totally impeccable. Dark red cherries, flowers, mint and spices are some of the nuances that emerge from the super-sexy, refined Via Nuova. The integration of oak, fruit and structure is fabulous. Bright red berries, minerals and freshly cut flowers add considerable brightness on the polished, totally refined finish. I especially like the energy and sense of focus in the Via Nuova this year. This is a lovely effort from the charismatic Chiara Boschis. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2028. -Antonio Galloni
91 points,
Stephen Tanzer's IWC, November 2011
Very dark red with ruby tones. Less expressive on the nose than the Cannubi, offering aromas of medicinal cherry, camphor and coffee. Big, rich and brooding, with strong but nicely integrated acidity showing a peppery quality and giving the wine a light touch. Revealing less detail and fruit today than the Cannubi, but this very dry Barolo is totally unevolved. Finishes with big, tongue-dusting tannins and late hints of cherry, currant and pepper. 91+
95 points,
Wine Spectator, January 2013
This red boasts pure cherry, plum, leather and tobacco notes, with hints of mint and eucalyptus. Vibrant and harmonious, with firm, ripe tannins for support. The finish goes on and on, exuding fruit, flowers and mineral accents. Best from 2015 through 2035. From Italy.-B.S.
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