COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Pio Cesare
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pio Cesare is a historic estate founded in 1881 by Cesare Pio. Located in Alba, Piedmont, the winery has been family-owned and operated for five generations. The Barbaresco 'Pio' is a classic-style blend of Nebbiolo sourced from family-owned vineyards in the prestigious communes of Treiso and Alba. This traditional approach of blending different vineyard sites highlights the classic, elegant, and balanced character of the Barbaresco appellation, rather than focusing on a single vineyard, maintaining a consistent house style that has defined the estate for over a century.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1881, Pio Cesare is one of the oldest and most historic wineries in the Piedmont region.
Fact 02
The 'Pio' Barbaresco is a traditional blend of multiple family-owned vineyards in Treiso and Alba, rather than a single-cru bottling.
Fact 03
The winery's cellars in Alba are built directly into ancient Roman city walls dating back to the 1st century BC.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with skin contact for about 25 to 30 days at controlled temperatures. The wine is aged for approximately 30 months, primarily in large French and Slavonian oak casks (botti), along with a small portion in barriques for the first 12 months to add complexity and soften the tannins before bottling.
