TOP SCORING NEBBIOLO PIO CESARE

We have a small release of Pio Cesare incredible Classic Barolo and Single Vineyards Ornato and Il Bricco. Family and Estate owned.


“Pio Cesare is what I call a ‘lighthouse winery’. Steadfast and standing tall among the rest, it floods the landscape with inspiration and light for a slew of smaller, boutique wineries looking to find their way. Among the most historic brands in Alba, Pio Cesare has worked hard to promote Barolo and the territory of the Langhe across the globe. Their tireless efforts have been instrumental in creating a unified Barolo identity.”
 – Monica Larner on Pio Cesare, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, June 2013

2017 Pio Cesare Barolo DOCG
#200626 6X750ML $87.96wls spec
94 Points Robert Parker
94 Points Wine & Spirit

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% NEBBIOLO

VINEYARDS:Our family-owned vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba (Ornato, La Serra and Briccolina), Grinzane Cavour (Gustava and Garretti), La Morra (Roncaglie), Novello (Ravera) and, since the 2015 vintage, our recently acquired vineyard in Monforte (Mosconi). This wine has been always and traditionally produced by our Family with grapes coming from different regions. This is the classic “formula” used by the ancient Barolo Families to produce a wine which embraces and combines each of the unique characteristics of the different vineyards and terroirs of the Barolo area.

TASTING NOTES:  A classic style Barolo. Excellent structure, harmony and elegance. Soft tannins and balanced fruit. Approachable, but with a very long ageing potential.

Barolo is a great wine, which should not be described as a “basic” or “regular” Barolo, simply because it does not have any additional indication on the label.

“Plenty of blackberry and black cherry on the nose with violet and lavender undertones. Full-bodied with powerful tannins that flow across the palate. Ever enveloping and imposing, yet polished and impressive. 98 points, JamesSuckling.com, Apr 2021




2017 Pio Cesare Il Bricco Vineyard Barbaresco DOCG
#100862 6X750ML $143.88wls spec
97 Points James Suckling
93 Points Robert Parker
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% NEBBIOLO

VINEYARDSFrom a meticulous selection of the ripest grapes of three different plots in the highest part of our Family-owned vineyard Cascina Il Bricco, located in the village of Treiso. Il Bricco vineyard is characterized by a very high elevation and a very cool climate.

TASTING NOTES:  Big, powerful structure, rich with ripe fruit. Soft and spicy. Sweet and ripe tannins. Long ageing potential. Very few bottles produced every year.
97 points - James Suckling

Dried strawberries, ash, tar and dried flowers, such as roses, on the nose. Full-bodied and very tannic with powerful tannins and a savory finish. It’s spicy and intense at the end. A very structured red. Imposing tannins. Drink in 2024.


2017 Pio Cesare Ornato Vineyard Barolo DOCG
9 cases only
#227614 6X750ML $143.88wls spec
98 Points James Suckling
96 Points Vinous
96 Points Wine Enthusiast
95 Points Decanter
94 Points Robert Parker

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% NEBBIOLO

VINEYARDS:From a small selection of “nebbioli” from our Family-owned vineyards of Cascina Ornato in Serralunga d’Alba, one of the most historical and prestigious areas of the entire Barolo region very well known for great structure, tannins, freshness and longevity.

TASTING NOTES:  The very first Single Vineyard Barolo produced by the Pio Family, for the first time in 1985. Great structure, power, concentration, with a very long life. Produced in small quantities.
Extremely perfumed with dark berries, cherries, strawberries and crushed stones. Full-bodied with chewy, polished tannins that are muscular. Fantastic structure to this young Barolo, as well as great length. It grows on the palate with ease. Truly impressive. Incredible. Try after 2025. 98 points James Suckling

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