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Luiga Pira of Serralunga
The Very Heart of Barolo
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"17 offers anincredible breakawayfrom the overripe uniformity one might expect from such a hot and dry year. The wines surprise and delight, with charming fruit, supple tannins and delightful freshness. There’s as much energy and tension here as in many of the greatest years of Barolo – and many are worthy oflong cellaring."
Distributor Notes
The Pira family's holdings are in Serralunga, more precisely on the western side. The land's contours here are characterised by wide strips with hollows and slopes, which give rise to individual microclimates and terroir, that fosters fruit capable of producing excellent wines. As a result, Barolo from Serralunga is unique, with wines that exhibit immense perfume and body. The Barolo from Luigi Pira embody these traits: from the mineral notes of Margheria to the power of Marenca and the elegance of Vigna Rionda.
All wines below are available now at our special offer prices for the next 7 days only. To place your order, simply click on the links below or return the attached form, by email, by fax on 03 9419 6970 or callus on 03 9419 6990.
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2017 Luigi Pira Barolo 'Serralunga' DOCG
Usually $104 - Special Offer $99
"Always a blend of the three crus below, the Barolo ‘Serralunga’ in recent times has had the maceration/fermentation time slowed down to 2 weeks to allow for a more gradual and integrated process – all four Baroli are made this way. Once complete, the wine is moved into 25 hectolitre aged barrels for a minimum of 2 years, then rested for an additional year or two (depending on the vintage) before being released to the market. The most approachable of the four Baroli, this is a symphony of elements: porcini, smoke, cola, cherry and spices"
Distributor Notes
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2017 Barolo 'Margheria' DOCG
Usually $134 - Special Offer $124
"Aromas of tar, asphalt, dark fruit and bark. Plenty of blackberry and some dark cherry. It’s full-bodied and very tight with a linear, racy finish. Chewy and focused. Vertical, taking you down through the palate. Drink after 2024."
jamessuckling.com - 95 points
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2017 Barolo 'Marenca' DOCG
Usually $155 - Special Offer $145
"Really gorgeous aromas of dried strawberries with hazelnut and cedar undertones, following through to a full body with real density of fruit and dusty, chewy tannins that finish long and intense. Vivid transparency at the end. Try after 2025."
jamessuckling.com- 96 points
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2017 Barolo 'Vigna Rionda' DOCG
Usually $239 - Special Offer $219
"Fresh and sweet berry aromas with cherries and dark strawberries to the flowers and spices. It’s full-bodied with layers of fine tannins and intense fruit. The wood comes out a little now, but it’s so impressive nonetheless. Great vineyard. One for the cellar. Try after 2026."
jamessuckling.com- 96 points
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These wines are available now at our special offer prices for the next 7 days only. To place your order simply click on the links above or return the attached form, by email, by fax on 03 9419 6970 or call us on 03 9419 6990.
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