In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.
How to serve E. Pira Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Chiara Boschis took over the historic E. Pira cellar in 1990 and farms organically across Cannubi and other crus.
- 1990 — Chiara Boschis takes over E. Pira and farms Cannubi organically
Facts
- Producer
- E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 90 to 170 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about E. Pira Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi
What does E. Pira Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Chiara Boschis's organically farmed Barolo from the legendary Cannubi hill, a perfumed, elegant and structured traditional-leaning Nebbiolo.
When should I drink E. Pira Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi?
Drink 10 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with E. Pira Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
What grapes are in E. Pira Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.