# Mosconi (E. Pira & Figli - Chiara Boschis)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [E. Pira & Figli - Chiara Boschis](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/e-pira-figli-chiara-boschis.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/e-pira-figli-chiara-boschis-mosconi).

- **Producer:** E. Pira & Figli - Chiara Boschis
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100% (Michet and Lampia subvarieties)
- **Cru / vineyard:** Mosconi
- **Production area:** Mosconi, Monforte d'Alba (Borgata Conterni)
- **Soil:** Typically Helvetian, older formation: grey-tinged calcareous marls alternating with siliceous sandstones, with calcium carbonate and iron in places giving a warmer, pinkish tone; the 2010 sheet gives calcareous-clayey, Tertiary (Miocene)
- **Exposure:** South-southeast
- **Vineyard planting:** 0.8 ha in Mosconi, Monforte d'Alba (Borgata Conterni); the oldest vineyard of the Mosconi property, vinified on its own; altitude about 400 m on the wine page, 370 m on the 2010 sheet
- **Vinification:** Pure vinification of the oldest vineyard of the Mosconi property. Destemmed and crushed, red vinification on the skins in automatic fermenters at about 28 C with the cap emerged, daily pump-overs and punch-downs, light pressing, malolactic fermentation. Bottled without filtration or fining. At least 2 years in small lightly toasted French oak barrels (2010 sheet: 2000 l oak casks, 30% new), about 1 year in bottle before release.
- **Award:** 5 Grappoli (Fondazione Italiana Sommelier, Bibenda 2027), vintage 2022, source: https://www.bibenda.it/
- **Award:** Top 100 Vini (Corriere della Sera, I migliori 100 Vini e Vignaioli d'Italia 2027), vintage 2022, source: https://winenews.it/it/i-migliori-100-vini-e-vignaioli-ditalia-2027-del-corriere-della-sera-un-racconto-del-belpaese_605813/
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Barolo from the oldest vineyard of the Mosconi property in Monforte d'Alba, vinified on its own from Nebbiolo (Michet and Lampia). Described by the producer as a structured Barolo for long ageing.

## Tasting notes

Colour: intense, lively garnet red. Nose: generally very open, with ripe fruit, flowers and light spice. Palate: harmonious, full and persistent; the structure of a firm, dry, velvety wine built for long ageing.

## Food pairings

Furred game, braises and other richly flavoured red meat dishes; aged cheeses.