COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Pio Cesare
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barolo Mosconi is a single-vineyard expression from Pio Cesare, crafted exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Mosconi vineyard in Monforte d'Alba, Piedmont. This vineyard, acquired in 2014, is a prestigious cru known for its hillside exposures and old vines. Pio Cesare, a historic family estate founded in 1881, has a legacy of producing high-quality, limited-production wines and was an early exporter of Barolo. The Mosconi vineyard's unique terroir is a key factor in the wine's distinct character.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€115
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Mosconi vineyard vines date back to 1947 and 1971.
Fact 02
Vineyard acquired by Pio Boffa in 2014 after a long-held dream.
Fact 03
Monforte d'Alba is known for its prestigious hillside exposures.
Fact 04
Pio Cesare was among the first to export Barolo internationally.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barolo Mosconi involves hand-harvesting selected Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at high temperatures with a 30-day maceration period. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 30 months, utilizing a combination of large Slavonian oak casks and French oak barriques. Yields are kept below 50 tons per hectare.
