Roagna

La Pira Barolo Nebbiolo

9.125 ratings
9.310 pro ratings
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.3

WNH Barolo theme.

Not having any experience with this producer, I tried a small glass at pop and pour, then decided to decant for an hour and a half. I then enjoyed the bottle over the next two hours.

I’m between a 92 and 93 here. If I had tried this blind, I think I would have taken this to left bank Bordeaux. As odd as that sounds, my reasons are mostly due to hardly any floral notes at all, and a hint of leather on the palate (with both the classic Barolo and Cabernet finish showing drying tannins). The longer this was open, the more cherry menthol notes picked up (but not in a bad way). Red currant, cherry and vanilla Pope tobacco, and underripe fleshy black cherry skin. Sporting a classically warm 2007 profile with richness and tannin, this powered through the entire evening and was best about halfway through. I’m sure it can hold many more years, but this is at a stage where the fruit is fading to the background and savory herbs, dates and fig will soon make their way to the forefront. Just depends on your preferred Barolo style. Enjoyed from a Grassl Cru glass which does a great job of accentuating the aromatics in old world wines.

WNH Barolo theme.

Not having any experience with this producer, I tried a small glass at pop and pour, then decided to decant for an hour and a half. I then enjoyed the bottle over the next two hours.

I’m between a 92 and 93 here. If I had tried this blind, I think I would have taken this to left bank Bordeaux. As odd as that sounds, my reasons are mostly due to hardly any floral notes at all, and a hint of leather on the palate (with both the classic Barolo and Cabernet finish showing drying tannins). The longer this was open, the more cherry menthol notes picked up (but not in a bad way). Red currant, cherry and vanilla Pope tobacco, and underripe fleshy black cherry skin. Sporting a classically warm 2007 profile with richness and tannin, this powered through the entire evening and was best about halfway through. I’m sure it can hold many more years, but this is at a stage where the fruit is fading to the background and savory herbs, dates and fig will soon make their way to the forefront. Just depends on your preferred Barolo style. Enjoyed from a Grassl Cru glass which does a great job of accentuating the aromatics in old world wines.

1 person found it helpfulMay 5th, 2021
Jeff Burrows

It's young, took several hours to open up. Then, wow. Served w/ tajarin with sugo di carne. Perfect

It's young, took several hours to open up. Then, wow. Served w/ tajarin with sugo di carne. Perfect

1 person found it helpfulSep 6th, 2014
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.8

Cherry and current juice, layered, after triple decanting showing perfect balance of youthful flesh and open fruit

Cherry and current juice, layered, after triple decanting showing perfect balance of youthful flesh and open fruit

1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2014
Josh Grove

Barolo time. Amazing!

Barolo time. Amazing!

Jan 28th, 2017
Blake

Dryer than I normally like but it drank very well.

Dryer than I normally like but it drank very well.

Jan 28th, 2015
C Urganci

Structured but a little edgy for the house style.

Structured but a little edgy for the house style.

Nov 22nd, 2014
Eliza Shamshian

Eliza had this 10 years ago

Eliza had this 10 years ago

May 22nd, 2014
Renee Bourassa

Sommelier/Wine Director Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn

9.2

Renee had this 11 years ago

Renee had this 11 years ago

Feb 22nd, 2014
Greg Giere

Greg had this 11 years ago

Greg had this 11 years ago

Dec 21st, 2013
Lewis Hickson

Lewis had this 11 years ago

Lewis had this 11 years ago

Sep 30th, 2013