Pio Cesare Barbaresco Il Bricco 2015
Vintage
2015
Region
Barbaresco, Piemonte
Country
Italy
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
100% Nebbiolo
ABV
Dietary
-
Sustainability
-
Critics
The Wine Advocate: 0/5, Wine & Spirits: 0/5, Decanter: 0/5, JamesSuckling.com: 0/5
Pio Cesare
Established in 1881, Pio Cesare, now run by fifth generation Pio Boffa, was one of the very first producers to believe in the potential and quality of the great wines of Piemonte and to export to the UK. A ceaseless devotion to the individuality of each of the region’s wines informs Pio’s choices in the vineyards and cellar. He applies a ‘minimal intervention’ philosophy to wine making, creating wines that year after year, are ranked among the world’s best wines.
Read MoreVinification
The grapes are hand-harvested, then gently pressed and fermented on the skins for 15 days at 25° to 26°C in stainless steel. 70% of the wine is then aged in mid-toasted French oak (a third new) for 30 months. The remaining 30% is aged in 20 to 50 hectolitre casks.
Tasting Note
This wine is powerful and structured, rich in ripe fruit, opulent, spicy and will have a very long life.
Food Pairing
Serve with red meat dishes, game or seasonal truffle, mature cheeses.
Serving Suggestion
Serve at 16-18°C.