COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Luigi Pira
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Luigi Pira Barolo di Serralunga 2020 is a 100% Nebbiolo from the Barolo DOCG in Piedmont, Italy, specifically from the commune of Serralunga d'Alba. The Pira family has a deep-rooted history in this region, with five generations working the same land. Luigi Pira established the winery in the mid-20th century, and his son Giampaolo expanded the estate's focus to bottling their own wines. The estate aims to capture the essence of Serralunga d'Alba's terroir, which is characterized by 'Lequio Formations' known for producing structured and age-worthy wines. The vineyards used for this Barolo are located in Serralunga d'Alba and include renowned crus such as Marenca, Margheria, and Vignarionda, with some vines dating back to 1959.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€47
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards include prestigious crus like Marenca, Margheria, and Vignarionda.
Fact 02
Some vines on the estate were planted as early as 1959.
Fact 03
The estate produces approximately 16,000 bottles of this Barolo annually.
Fact 04
It is considered the most approachable of Luigi Pira's four Baroli.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Luigi Pira Barolo di Serralunga 2020 is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation and maceration take place over 12-15 days in temperature-controlled horizontal tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in large Slovenian oak casks (2,500-liter botti). It then undergoes a minimum of 10 months of bottle refinement before its release. The estate employs 'practicing organic' and sustainable viticultural methods, including integrated pest and disease control, the use of natural products like sulfur and copper, organic fertilizers, and natural cover crops. Harvest is conducted manually at the end of September or early October.
