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Pio Cesare Barbera d’Alba Fides 2021
Vintage
2021
Region
Piemonte
Country
Italy
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Barbera
ABV
14.5%
Dietary
Vegetarian
Sustainability
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Pio Cesare
Pio Cesare is a historic Piemonte wine producer founded in 1881 in the centre of Alba, in the Langhe. Now led by the fifth generation of the family, Federica Boffa Pio and Cesare Benvenuto, the estate is known for Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera d’Alba, Langhe Nebbiolo, Gavi, Moscato d’Asti and a growing range of single-vineyard wines. Pio Cesare offers one of the region’s most established and recognisable names.
Read MoreViticulture
Pio Cesare Fides is sourced mainly from the oldest Barbera vines in the Mosconi vineyard in Monforte d?Alba. Mosconi sits at around 380 metres altitude, with north, south and east exposures. The soils contain a high proportion of limestone, with clay and sand in equal parts. The name Fides, Latin for ?trust?, reflects the Pio Family?s commitment to Barbera grown in high-profile locations and aged carefully in the cellar for structure, complexity and longevity.
Vinification
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with long maceration on the skins to build depth, colour and structure. The wine is then aged for nearly 12 months in large French and Eastern European oak barrels, with a small portion matured in French oak barriques. Long bottle ageing before release allows the wine to integrate and develop complexity, while preserving the freshness and fruit concentration of Barbera from Mosconi.
2021
The 2021 vintage followed a long, cold winter with abundant snow and rainfall, replenishing soil water reserves. A cooler, drier spring delayed the vegetative cycle, while early-summer rainfall supported steady vine growth without hail pressure. Short heat peaks in August were followed by a marked September temperature drop and a dry, sunny October. Careful soil and canopy management preserved vine balance, supporting later picking, freshness, concentration and well-defined structure.
Tasting Note
Pio Cesare Fides is balanced and harmonious, with concentrated fruit, moderate acidity and a refined aromatic profile. The palate has good structure and complexity, combining ripe fruit with texture and controlled power. Medium to full-bodied, it shows depth without heaviness and remains fresh, polished and expressive. The finish is refined, persistent and composed, with the concentration and balance needed for long ageing.
Food Pairing
Pair with braised beef, roast pork, duck, mushroom rag, grilled sausages, game, aged cheeses, truffle pasta or rich tomato-based dishes.
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