At a glance

Producer

Chiara Boschis (E. Pira & Figli)

Region

Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

Grape variety

Nebbiolo

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$140-$200 USD

Tasting profile

Intense aromas of dark cherry, violet, mint, licorice, spice, menthol, and subtle earth. Palate shows deep fruit, firm tannins, vibrant acidity, mineral edge.

Evolution: Over time, primary red and dark fruits will yield to notes of tar, rose petal, truffle, leather, dried herb, and balsamic complexity; tannins will resolve and texture will become silkier.

At peak: At peak, shows textbook Mosconi power, aromatic lift, lush mid-palate, savory complexity, and a long, persistent finish.

Structure

Acidity

High

Tannins

Firm, polished, deeply structured — classic for Barolo Mosconi

Alcohol

14.5% ABV (typical)

Aging potential

Exceptional: 25-35 years from vintage, possibly longer in top vintages

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2029 to 2056

Optimal window

2026 to 2059

Current status

Excellent structure, primary and secondary development beginning

Current condition

Youthful but already expressive, with capacity for long aging

Barolo from Mosconi is renowned for structured, age-worthy Nebbiolo. With Chiara Boschis' precise viticulture, low yields, and gentle extraction, this wine achieves the boldness and finesse required for multi-decade development. The outstanding 2019 vintage (cool nights, long ripening) promises a particularly grand and classic evolution.

Food pairing

Braised veal shank (ossobuco), wild boar ragù, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, truffled risotto, roasted game birds, porcini mushroom dishes.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (2-3 hours) — To soften tannins and release layered aromatics. Young Mosconi Barolo is tightly wound in early years.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Chiara Boschis is a well-known champion of organic and sustainable practices in Barolo. All estate vineyards are farmed organically, with manual work, cover cropping to preserve soil health, and biodiversity encouragement. No chemical treatments; integrated pest management. Solar panels supply a significant portion of winery’s energy. Water use minimized with drip irrigation (only in emergency vintages). Bottles are light-weight and recycled materials used for packaging.

Chiara Boschis (E. Pira & Figli) is one of Barolo’s leaders in sustainable, certified organic viticulture. Extensive efforts to minimize intervention, avoid chemicals, protect vineyard biodiversity, and use renewable energy put this estate near the top for responsible farming in Piedmont. Limited use of irrigation, greater biodiversity, and lightweight packaging further reduce footprint. Excellent model for sustainability within top-quality Italian wine.