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2017 LUIGI PIRA MARENCA BAROLO
The Luigi Pira 2017 Barolo Marenca reveals a bright note of sweet cherry or redcurrant that pops first from the bouquet. That pretty red fruit intensity is quickly followed by spice, earth, toasted hazelnut and candied orange peel. This is a graceful and smooth expression from a site in Serralunga d'Alba that is almost exclusively farmed by the Pira family, mostly replanted in 1990 and is said to be noted for its powerful Barolo.
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Cantina Luigi Pira was established in the early 1950s when Luigi decided to solely focus only on growing grapes. He next produced wine that was sold in bulk to local negociants that were eager for high quality Serralunga product. Then in the 90s Luigi's son - Gianpaolo took an interest in the winery and the estate started to age and bottle its own wines. Today Gianpaolo oversees the cellars while brother Romolo and Claudio maintain the vineyards. Pira’s holdings are in the three most prestigious crus in the Serralunga commune: “Margheria,” “Marenca," and “Rionda.”
93 points
