COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Pio Cesare
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pio Cesare Barbera d'Alba DOC 2020 is a red wine from Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Barbera grapes. Pio Cesare, a historic family winery founded in 1881, sources grapes from its own vineyards in prestigious areas within the Barolo and Barbaresco regions. This approach allows for a classic expression of the Barbera grape, reflecting the terroir of Alba. The 2020 vintage is noted for its ripeness and fruit weight, balanced by the grape's natural acidity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes sourced from vineyards typically used for Barolo and Barbaresco.
Fact 02
Aged in large French oak 'botti' and smaller barriques.
Fact 03
Pio Cesare has been a family-run winery since 1881.
Fact 04
Barbera is one of Italy's most planted red grape varieties.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Pio Cesare Barbera d'Alba DOC 2020 is produced using 100% Barbera grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, followed by a long maceration period on the skins, typically lasting 20-25 days. The wine then undergoes aging for 12 months, with a portion matured in large French oak 'botti' and another part in barriques. Grapes are carefully monitored for ripeness, and the harvest involves hand-selection of each grape.
