E. Pira & Figlio Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2018 DOCG (3 bottles). A premium Piedmont Barbera from an iconic Barolo estate. The 2018 vintage delivers vibrant dark fruit, richness and polished structure, making this three-bottle lot ideal for collectors and lovers of high-quality Italian reds.�
**E. Pira & Figlio Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2018 (x3)
DOCG Italy**
Producer Overview
E. Pira & Figlio is a prestigious Barolo producer, renowned particularly through the work of Chiara Boschis, one of the Langhe's most respected winemakers.While best known for Barolo, the estate's Barbera d'Alba Superiore is consistently one of the highest-quality Barberas in the region, crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail.
Vintage Context Piedmont 2018
2018 was a good to very good vintage:
Warmer conditions with good ripeness
Expressive fruit and softer tannins
Earlier-drinking but still structured wines
For Barbera, 2018 produced juicy, balanced, highly approachable reds.
Wine Details
Producer: E. Pira & Figlio
Vintage: 2018
Appellation: Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOCG
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Grape: 100% Barbera
Volume: 3 * 75cl
Expected Tasting Profile
Black cherry, plum, blackberry
Sweet spice, cocoa, subtle oak
Vibrant acidity (Barbera's signature)
Medium-full body with a smooth, persistent finish
Perfect for drinking now but capable of ageing 5-8 more years.