Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyThere were many challenges in 2014 throughout the Piedmont growing season, but it seems time heals all. This fruit was aged in large Slavonian and French casks for 24 months and then another 12 months in bottle before release. Leather and cherries are the main events, with an undercurrent of earthy medicinal notes, and dry, softish tannins. It's currently on a plateau but should be drunk before 2024. I served it with mushroom risotto, and the wine disappeared quickly. Casa E. di Mirafiore has roots in Piedmont that run back to the 1870s. Fortunes fluctuate over a century, and the once up and then down Mirafiore was reawakened in 2008 after a 70-year sleep by Oscar Farinetti, the founder of Eataly. Building on a history of sustainability, the property was certified organic in 2018.Tasted: 20 February 2022Tasted by: Prices:
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$69.99
750ml
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$48.18
750ml
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Producer: Casa E. di MirafioreDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits Grape: NebbioloCSPC: 828525UPC: 8000174002468
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, ItalyCasa E. di Mirafiore was first established in the 1870s, rising to renown only to disappear in the third decade of the following century. The name remained dormant for more than seventy years until its reappearance today, under the Fontanafredda vision. They have turned this into a pillar of sustainability, down to its predominance of recycled glass and natural ink used for packaging. Certified organic since 2018, Mirafiore sources the fruit for its wines from estate-owned vineyards primarily in Serralunga d’Alba commune. However, the estate also owns rows in two of Barolo’s most famous crus, Lazzarito and Paiagallo. This was aged in large Slavonian and French casks for two years, followed by one year in bottle before release. 2014 was an inferior vintage in Barolo due to hail and rains, though this is drinking well today. Based on leather, this has dried and fresh morello cherry, dried florals, and medicinal raspberry and cherry notes throughout. Tannins are well integrated at this point, stretching this along the medium palate. Certainly at peak now, especially with wild mushroom or roasted winter squash dishes.Tasted: 01 November 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$69.99
750ml
select private retailers
AB
$48.18
750ml
private wine shops
Producer: Casa E. di MirafioreDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits Grape: NebbioloCSPC: 828525UPC: 8000174002468
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