COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Pio Cesare
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barolo Ornato 2019 by Pio Cesare is a single-vineyard Barolo DOCG from Piedmont, Italy. It is crafted exclusively from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown on the historic Ornato estate in Serralunga d'Alba. This vineyard is recognized for its terroir that produces wines with significant structure and longevity. Pio Cesare, a family-owned winery since 1881, emphasizes a winemaking philosophy of minimal intervention to highlight the individuality of each vineyard. The 2019 vintage benefited from a warm, balanced growing season with a late harvest, allowing for optimal Nebbiolo ripeness.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€109
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ornato was Pio Cesare's first single-vineyard Barolo, released in 1985.
Fact 02
The Ornato vineyard is one of the most prestigious in Serralunga d'Alba.
Fact 03
Pio Cesare owns the largest portion of the Ornato vineyard.
Fact 04
The 2019 harvest in Ornato began on October 13th.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barolo Ornato 2019 undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks with a 30-day maceration period on the skins. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 30 months. The primary aging vessel is large Slavonian oak casks (botti), with a portion of the wine also spending the first 12 months in French oak barriques. This aging process is designed to mature the wine and integrate its components.
