History
In the 50s Luigi Pira decided to focus on grapes and wine, in the following decades he sold grapes and open wine to the biggest wineries in the area of Alba which sought after high quality products from Serralunga d'Alba. It was a first step towards its own production, which was impressed in this earth and able to give great red wines, Barolo above all. In the early 90s Gianpaolo, Luigi's son, started to take part in the winery management, and the wine quality became the key factor. Today Gianpaolo is flanked by his brothers Romolo and Claudio.
All the wine that comes from the historical vines of the family is bottled, the Nebbiolo grapes destined to the production of Barolo which come from the crus are processed separately for Barolo Vigna Marenca, Barolo Vigna Margheria, Barolo Vignarionda and Barolo Serralunga.
Over the last few years the winery has focused on two main aspects: on the one hand they have bet on a wine which reflects the grape quality attained thanks to the special characteristics of the hills of Serralunga d'Alba, in the very heart of the Barolo district. On the other hand they have developed their marketing potential based on quality with the collaboration of Marc De Grazia. The market has rewarded this approach, especially in Europe and North America.
Serralunga, in the heart of Barolo. From there the view extends over the boundaries of a territory characterized by a long hill crest that starts in the north, from a plain, to become steeper in the southern part. The eastern side is opposite Diano d'Alba, while the western side overlooks Monforte d'Alba. It is an essential part of the Barolo district, Serralunga is at its very heart.
The Pira family cultivate their vines here, more precisely on the western side, whose shape is characterized by wide strips of land with hollows and slopes and whose microclimate and terroir give grapes for excellent wines. In Serralunga Barolo is unique, as is its taste, perfume and body. The Barolo produced by Pira Luigi confirms this rule: from the mineral notes of Barolo Margheria to the power of Barolo Marenca and to the elegance of Barolo Vignarionda.