Part Four: Chiara Boschis |
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Dear winelover
According to renowned critic Antonio Galloni, "the 2017s are mid-weight Barolos with the classic structure of Nebbiolo. They are often intensely aromatic. Acids and tannins are prominent in many ways. The fruit profiles are ripe, often distinctly red-toned, but not cooked or over ripe. Perhaps most importantly, the 2017 Barolos are very true to site....The best 2017s are exceptionally polished, vivid, and flat-out delicious."
This week, we are proud to offer the wines of perhaps our favourite Piedmontese producer, Chiara Boschis. Antonio Galloni says that "Chiara Boschis' 2017 Barolos are among the most successful wines of the vintage", and given his expertise and the fact he's tasted nearly all of them, who are we to argue?! Chiara's style perfectly balances the traditional with the modern, creating simply beautiful wines. She has long been a proponent of organic viticulture, and the meticulous care she takes in the vineyard really pays huge dividends in a vintage like 2017.
For such a well-known, highly-regarded maker such as Chiara Boschis, it's easy to over-estimate the production and availability of her Barolos. Her total production across all cuvees is around 2,000 dozen. It is no surprise then that her wines sell out quickly each year the world over, and this year's magnificent set of wines will do likewise. Grab them before they're gone.
Happy drinking.
Stewart, Marcus and Rhiannon.
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2017 CHIARA BOSCHIS 'Via Nuova' Barolo
"The 2017 Barolo Via Nuova is stellar. In 2017, the Via Nuova is a bit nervous, the sign of a Barolo that is going to need a number of years to unwind. Bright red-toned fruit, chalk, crushed rocks, mint and white pepper add pretty aromatic top notes. As always, the Via Nuova is the most taut Barolo in the range. Via Nuova is a blend of seven vineyard sites; Terlo, Paiagallo and Liste (in Barolo); Ravera and Mosconi (in Monforte); and Gabutti and Baudana (in Serralunga). 94 points." Antonio Galloni (Vinous).
Offer price: $157 per bottle
Normally: $185
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2017 CHIARA BOSCHIS 'Mosconi' Barolo
"The 2017 Barolo Mosconi is a powerful, brooding wine. Black cherry, gravel, dried herbs, scorched earth, spice and leather add to an impression of gravitas. This is an especially somber, potent Barolo that needs time to soften. Even so, it will always be a brute. The substantial finish is a thing of beauty. The Barolo Mosconi emerges from the estates oldest vines, which are 70-80 years old, and is aged in barrique. 95 points." Antonio Galloni (Vinous).
Offer price: $178 per bottle
Normally: $210
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2017 CHIARA BOSCHIS
'Cannubi' Barolo
"The Barolo Cannubi is absolutely gorgeous in 2017. Hot and brutally dry conditions notwithstanding, the Cannubi is creamy and sensual in the glass, with impeccable balance, soft, racy edges and tons of allure. It is easily one of the most sensual, compelling Barolos of the year. Ripe dark red/purplish fruit, spice, mint and cedar meld into the beautifully textured, resonant finish. I am so impressed with the wine's freshness. Perhaps the anti-hail netting helped keep some shade on the fruit. What a wine. 95 points." Antonio Galloni (Vinous).
Offer price: $220 per bottle
Normally: $260
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These wines are available at the offer prices until Tuesday, 10th August unless sold out earlier.
To order, please phone, email or purchase online on our website.
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Address: Shop 9/87 Mount Eliza Way
Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia
Tel: (03) 9787 3646
Liquor Licence: 32063876
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