- Nebbiolo from a 1-hectare vineyard planted in 1994
- ‘Rionda’ is considered to be one of the grand cru vineyards of Serralunga
- Calcareous clay soils located at 330 meters above sea level
- Fermentation and maceration for 12-15 days in stainless steel
- Aging for 24 months in a combination of small barrels and large cask, plus one year in bottle before release
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-LUP-23-20 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2025-04-30
"Cinnamon, rose petal, raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors are on display in this elegant red. Accents of menthol and earth chime in as this reveals more tannins on the lingering finish. Best from 2028 through 2046. 350 cases made, 200 cases imported."
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2024-05-16
"Very youthful example of Barolo with a pale ruby color. The aromas are fresh and fruity with almost vinous black cherries and fresh violets, while the palate is crunchy and extracted, with medium body, crisp acidity and a slightly stern finish. It needs aging to develop complexity and soften the tannins."
Jancis Robinson
Score
16.5
Date
2024-09-14
"Serralunga d'Alba. Lustrous mid ruby. Minerally and locked on the nose. Much more open on the palate with supple cherry fruit and with lots of chewy tannins that take the lead on the finish. A little rustic yet genuine. (WS)"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2019
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
96
Date
2023-05-04
"Lifted and floral, the 2019 Barolo Vignarionda takes on notes of wild strawberry, cinnamon, roses, and resin. More refined in its tannins and elegant, it is both powerful and gentle, with raspberry liqueur, bergamot, and dusty earth. It balances the strength of Serralunga with great finesse and is an absolutely beautiful wine from Luigi Pira. Drink 2025-2045."
2019
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2023-07-28
"Very perfumed and classy on the nose with roses and lavender. Aromatic. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a pretty presence in the glass. Very polished and ripe tannins for the vintage. Drink after 2027."
2019
Decanter
Score
94
Date
2023-03-23
"Aged for 12 months in barrique plus a further 12 months in larger botte, this Vignarionda is pretty classic. The concentration of fruit is great: generous yet elegant cherry and strawberry fruit are accompanied by a straw note, while the liquorice finish shows youthful grainy tannins, refined and sweet, along with refreshing acidity. It's a little early to tell for sure, but it should age quite well."
2019
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2023-10-11
"A delineated red, with cherry, strawberry, hibiscus and menthol flavors defined by vibrant acidity. Elegant, yet with a straight spine of tannins and subtle length on the finish, which echoes the red fruit and hibiscus and picks up a mineral element. Best from 2026 through 2045. ‡B.S."
2019
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-11-03
"The 2019 Barolo Vignarionda is quite sensual in its aromatic profile, but also less giving on the palate. It will be interesting to see if this softens with time in bottle. Giampaolo Pira has made notable strides with his wines. The Vignarionda remains the last nut to crack."
2019
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2023-07-04
"Serralunga d,Alba. Just mid ruby with orange tinges. Balsamic cherry nose growing in depth with aeration. Subtly complex, but with quite a bit of concentration. Polished, juicy fruit with finely ground tannins building up on the finish, adding grip to the lush cherry fruit. Very long and compelling and finely balanced. (WS) "
2018
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2022-10-03
2018
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2022-10-12
"A juicy red, with a beam of pure cherry permeating throughout, augmented by floral, iron, eucalyptus and black pepper notes. Firms up as this builds to a long, tightly wound finish, with more spice and mineral on the aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2043. ‡B.S. "
2018
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2023-01-10
"The 2018 Barolo Vignarionda offers plenty of power and depth, but less in the way of Rionda character, and that's a shame. Big tannins and dense fruit are not especially interesting, especially not here. Rionda is quite possible Barolo's greatest grand cru. Time in the glass brings out some of the inner perfume and sweetness that makes the best wines from this site so alluring, but the style remains decidedly pushed."
2017
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2021-06-01
2017
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2021-06-17
2017
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2022-02-04