Luigi Pira

Barolo 'Margheria'

Nebbiolo from a Serralunga d’Alba vineyard planted in 1959
340 meters above sea level
Calcareous clay soils
Maceration and fermentation over 12-15 days in stainless steel
Aging in 25hl Slavonian oak casks for 24 months prior to bottling

Info

Producer:

Luigi Pira

Vintage:

2020

Country:

Italy

Region:

Piedmont

Appellation:

Barolo

Variety:

Nebbiolo

Color:

Red

Farming Practice:

Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle

IT-LUP-21-20

12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling

Score

Date

2024-05-16

"Bright pale ruby with a garnet rim, this wine exhibits aromas of smashed violets, blood oranges, cinnamon and balsamic. The palate is soft and refined, full-bodied, with elegant tannins and lifted long acidity. Great tension. Drinkable now, but best from 2034."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

Decanter

Score

Date

2020-01-25

Vinous

Score

Date

2020-06-30

Wine Advocate

Score

Date

2020-07-23

Wine Spectator

Score

Date

2020-11-04

Decanter

Score

Date

2022-01-12

James Suckling

Score

Date

2021-06-01

Vinous

Score

Date

2022-02-04

Wine Advocate

Score

Date

2021-06-17

Decanter

Score

Date

2022-07-21

WinesCritic.com

Score

Date

2022-02-09

Decanter

Score

Date

2023-03-23

"Fermentation takes place in horizontal tanks at moderate temperature for 12-15 days, before ageing in large 25hl wooden barrels for 24 months. The austere nose shows restrained dark fruits, liquorice root, straw, and red currant freshness. It shows a soft attack then firm, extracted, fine-grained tannins; muscular and chewy and evident on the gums, but polished on the finish. A powerful wine that needs time."

James Suckling

Score

Date

2023-07-28

"Plenty of lavender and violet aromas with plum undertones. Medium to full body with plenty of ripe tannins and a chewy finish. Shows polish and focus. Drink after 2027."

Jancis Robinson

Score

16.5

Date

2023-07-04

"Serralunga d,Alba. Mid ruby. Sour cherry with a pinch of gingerbread. Quite sweet and ripe yet supple on the palate and with plenty of ripe acidity to keep it going. Can probably age, but already approachable now. Great tannic bite adds contrast on the finish. (WS) 14.5%"

Jeb Dunnuck

Score

Date

2023-05-04

"Taking on more mineral character, the 2019 Barolo Margheria lifts with crushed rocks, white pepper, and red cherry. It has a bit more linear drive with its spine of acidity and offers notes of blood orange, grenadine, and dried roses. It is refreshing with angular tannins and has a long finish. Hold 3-5 years and drink 2026-2046."

Vinous

Score

Date

2023-11-03

"The 2019 Barolo Margheria is more savory/mineral in profile than the other Barolos in the range, with less overt fruit but plenty of persistence. In recent years, Giampaolo Pira has found a way to tame the formidable tannins here, and that is very much evident in this gorgeous, expressive Barolo."

Wine Spectator

Score

Date

2023-10-11

"A charming red, detailed and fresh, featuring cherry, strawberry, currant, rose and mint flavors shaded by iron and tar. Tightly wound and compact, yet has terrific balance, pedigree and a persistent aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2045. ‡B.S."

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Barolo 'Margheria'