Villa Chiara

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  May 2013

  E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi 2008

  Snoothrank:

  Tight, floral, complex, savory and very precise on the nose with a light sheen of oak, both new and old topped with sweet rose petals. Bright and vivid in the mouth with rich yet transparent wild cherry fruit, lovely tannins are assertive but in balance allowing the wine to finish with a pretty sweetness augmented by a touch of wood sweetness, t... Read More

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  January 2013

  E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi 2008

  Snoothrank:

  No written review

  Wine review by Barberolo

  
  
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  September 2012

  E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi 2008

  Snoothrank:

  This is showing a fine nose with lovely floral perfumes, a bit of lightly peppery spice, red fruit and a hint of Chinato. Theres a little prune on entry, joined by dry, firm tannins that make this a bit dark and reticent on the palate. Its made in a firm, masculine style but its not a big wine. The beautifully framed fruit has good energy on the... Read More

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  October 2010

  E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi 2006

  Snoothrank:

  A bit candied, a bit cola, sort of flat and indistinct, fruity in a dry way, nice mid-palate feel. Nice, wiry, almost herbal red strawberry fruit on mid-palate, a bit simple but refreshing. (84-85pts) Read More

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  May 2009

  E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi 2005

  Snoothrank:

  AWE blind tasting - a little sweeter, a little jammy, smoky herbal, a touch of coffee, a touch of bitter roots, a bit of fizzy acids on the tongue, not much detail, bitterness, perhaps a bit too extracted, tannins are bitter, nice fruit in there but not particularly fresh or elegant, a bit of coffee in the mouth as well, dark fruited finish is ... Read More

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

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