- Nebbiolo harvested from 6 vineyard sites in the towns of Barolo, Monforte, and Serralunga for a total of 2.5 hectares
- Clay marl soil with Sant’Agata limestone
- South and southeast facing vines
- Average of 340 meters in elevation
- Maceration and fermentation for 2 weeks
- Aging in lightly toasted French oak (1/3 new, 1/3 second use, 1/3 three+ uses) for 24 months before aging an additional year in bottle
- 375 x 9L cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-PCB-21-18 | 6/750ml |
| 5L/6L (Methuselah) | IT-PCB-21-18U | 1/5000ml |
Press & Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
97
Date
2023-05-04
"The 2018 Barolo Via Nuova is fresh and lifted, with a really fresh approach. Supple with red fruit, red roses, and fresh orange, on the palate it offers fine tannins, a graceful, clean finish with a chalky texture, and a Burgundian aesthetic. A gorgeous wine, it is drinking beautifully now, and I think it will have a long life ahead as well. Drink 2024-2044."
WinesCritic.com
Score
95
Date
2022-02-09
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2022-02-08
"Fascinating aromatic complexity that keeps your nose hovering over the glass. Raspberries with ginger biscuits, flowers and a twist of basil. There,s a deeper layer of crushed goji berries and talc-like minerals, too. Full, intense, silky and dainty with well-integrated tannins that even add a chocolatey touch. From organically grown grapes. So tempting to drink now, but better from 2024."
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2022-02-04
"The 2018 Barolo Via Nuova is marked by palpable brightness and tension that lend energy. Like all of these wines, the 2018 is restrained in feel, but all the elements are so well balanced. Freshly cut flowers, mint, crushed rocks, chalk and white pepper give the Via Nuova notable energy. Intense veins of supporting tannin and minerality provide the backbone."
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2022-06-23
"This is an organic blend of fruit from six MGA sites: Terlo and Liste (in Barolo), Ravera di Monforte and Mosconi (in Monforte d,Alba) and Gabutti and Baudana (in Serralunga d,Alba). The 2018 Barolo Via Nuova is fermented in steel and aged in oak according to time-tested local tradition. This mid-weight blended Barolo has a more prominent herbal or balsam signature at the back of red and purple fruits, licorice and pressed violet. "
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2022-08-01
"A fragrant and elegant red, delivering tuberose, strawberry, cherry and grassy aromas and flavors. Taut and balanced, with bright floral and red fruit notes gracing the lingering finish. Best from 2024 through 2038. "
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2020
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
97
Date
2024-05-15
"The 2020 Via Nuova is a very seductive vintage with a lot of elegance, revealing lovely, lifted aromas of licorice, fresh raspberries, sweet tea leaf, and lilac. Medium-bodied, the wine is approachable and elegant all the way through, with refined tannins, refreshing acidity, and a long, even finish. It has a hint of warmth but is well-balanced. This beautiful red feels seamless and harmonious out of the gate and is going to drink well for the next 10 -15 years."
2020
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2024-01-17
"Bright and complex nose showing excellent depth and complexity. Expect to find fresh strawberries, white pepper, stones, fine herbs, chalk and even a touch of mezcal. Broad and zesty on the palate with fine, chalky tannins driving it to a long and ample finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."
2020
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2024-01-04
"The 2020 Barolo Via Nuova is stellar. It clearly benefits from a blend of several sites. Dark cherry, gravel, spice, menthol, licorice and dried herbs all build in this potent, structured Barolo. As always, the blend includes Paiagallo, Liste, Terlo, Gabutti, Baudana, Ravera di Monforte and Mosconi—an approach that works so well. This is a stellar showing from Chiara Boschis."
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2024-04-04
"The E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2020 Barolo Via Nuova opens to a little more dark fruit and ripe berry in this vintage. The wine is buttoned up from all sides into a tight little package of aromas. You get orange peel, bright cherry and a fragrant springtime fruit blossom. There are hints of herb, tar, violet and chalky mineral. The tannins are finely polished and smooth. This is a 15,000-bottle release."
2020
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2024-10-16
"A rich, ripe style, boasting cherry, raspberry, iron, tobacco, herb and spice flavors. This is dense, with aggressive tannins tipping the balance slightly in their favor, yet remains long and full of fruit to the end, with fine length. Best from 2028 through 2043. —B.S."
2020
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2025-01-21
"Mid ruby. Complex, perfumed red-fruit nose mingled with oak. A core of sandy tannins over perfumed raspberry fruit. Great elegance and with a firm but balanced structure. (WS) 14.5%"
2019
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
98
Date
2023-05-04
2019
Vinous
Score
97
Date
2023-01-10
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
97
Date
2023-08-24
2019
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2023-10-25
"Packed with cherry and raspberry flavors, this red is both supple and firmly structured. Reveals earth, mineral, eucalyptus and anise notes that add depth, while the muscular tannins take over on the finish for now. Shows fine potential. Best from 2027 through 2047. ‡B.S."
2019
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-07-28
"A racy and fine-tannined Barolo with a fresh underlying acid backbone and orange peel undertones. It,s vivid and medium-bodied with fine tannins and a crisp finish. From organically grown grapes. Give this three or four years to come together. Drink after 2026."
2019
Jancis Robinson
Score
17.5
Date
2023-01-13
"Concentrated mid ruby. A touch more oak on the nose and a bit more expansive than the Cannubi and with great depth. Complex note of new leather from the oak. Lots of everything on the palate with vibrant acidity and fragrant, ripe fruit. Long, chalky tannins add firm grip to the succulent finish. (WS)"
2017
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2021-06-07
2017
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2021-02-14
2017
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2021-09-01
2017
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2021-06-17