# Barolo Via Nuova (2020)

- **Producer:** E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €92
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, raspberry, rose, violet, black plum, cedar, vanilla, cloves, dried fruit, tobacco, earth, leather

## About this wine

Barolo Via Nuova from E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barolo DOCG in Piedmont. The name 'Via Nuova' (New Road) historically referred to a vineyard path, and the wine itself is a blend of grapes from several esteemed vineyard sites, reflecting traditional Barolo production methods. The estate has a long winemaking history, with Chiara Boschis leading the family's modern approach. She emphasizes organic farming and meticulous vineyard work to create wines that are both powerful and elegant. The 2020 vintage is characterized by its concentration and darker fruit profile.

## Interesting facts

- Via Nuova means 'New Road' and was named after a small vineyard path.
- Chiara Boschis is one of the first female winemakers in Barolo.
- The wine is a blend of grapes from six to seven top vineyard sites.
- Vineyards are managed using organic farming practices.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and fine tannins are well-suited to complement the protein and fat in red meat dishes, while its vibrant acidity cuts through richness. The wine's complexity can stand up to robust flavors like game and earthy mushrooms, and its aromatic profile can echo herbal notes in accompanying dishes.

## Wine making process

The Barolo Via Nuova is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes cultivated using organic farming methods, with all vineyard work performed manually. After harvest in mid-October, the grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for two weeks, with daily punch-downs and pump-overs. The wine is then aged for 24 months in French oak barrels and barriques, including some new oak, followed by a year of bottle aging before release. This meticulous process aims to capture the essence of the Nebbiolo grape and the specific vineyard sites.