Luigi Pira
SERRALUNGA D’ALBA | CUNEO
PIEDMONT
| Founded: | 1950 | |
| Owner: | The Pira family | |
| Winemaker: | Giampaolo Pira | |
| Hectares under vines: | 12ha | |
| Altitude above sea level: | 300m | |
| Average annual production: | 65,000 bottles | |
| Green code: | In conversion to organic. Green experience certified. |
WHAT THEY SAY
Vigna Rionda, Vigna Marenca and Vigna Margheria are reputed to be the best in the township of Serralunga and this estate produces single vineyard Baroli from plots owned in all three of these crus (which can be seen from the azienda’s terrace). In the 1950s the grapes were sold. In the following years small quantities of Barolo were bottled. In 1993 the Baroli Margheria and Marenca were produced followed by Barolo Vigna Rionda in 1997. The wines from these three crus are typical of the great terroir of Serralunga: displaying great minerality. Barolo Margheria, made from 50-year-old vines, is the most classical. Barolo Marenca and Barolo Vigna Rionda are structured, complex, with a lot of muscle and age longer.
WHAT WE SAY
We were incredibly impressed by the sheer power and elegance of the wines from Cantina Luigi Pira. They are serious proponents of Barolo’s incredible terroir.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
“One of Piedmont’s superstars… these are wines of extraordinary complexity and breathtaking richness. The spectacular offerings from Pira ’s vineyards in and around Serralunga d’Alba are among the more riveting examples.” – Robert Parker
WINES WE IMPORT:
Langhe Nebbiolo Barolo Serralunga Barolo Margheria Barolo Marenca Barolo Vignarionda