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Pio Cesare Barolo 2017
Vintage
2017
Region
Barolo, Piemonte
Country
Italy
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Nebbiolo
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 Barolo is made from Nebbiolo sourced from selected vineyards across the Barolo region. Key sites include Ornato in Serralunga d?Alba, around 370 metres, with south-east to south-west exposure and limestone-clay soils; Mosconi in Monforte d?Alba, around 380 metres, with limestone, clay and sand; Ravera in Novello, around 400 metres, with south-east exposure; Roncaglie in La Morra, around 340 metres, with sandy limestone soils; and Gustava in Grinzane Cavour, around 280 metres.
Vinification
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with long maceration on the skins. The final blend is meticulously assembled from selected Barolo vineyard locations before ageing for nearly 24 months in large French and Eastern European oak barrels, with a small portion matured in French oak barriques. Long bottle ageing before release improves drinkability and integration, while preserving the structure, complexity and longevity that define Pio Cesare Barolo.
2017
Pio Cesare Barolo is made from Nebbiolo sourced from selected vineyards across the Barolo region. Key sites include Ornato in Serralunga d?Alba, around 370 metres, with south-east to south-west exposure and limestone-clay soils; Mosconi in Monforte d?Alba, around 380 metres, with limestone, clay and sand; Ravera in Novello, around 400 metres, with south-east exposure; Roncaglie in La Morra, around 340 metres, with sandy limestone soils; and Gustava in Grinzane Cavour, around 280 metres.
Tasting Note
Pio Cesare Barolo is structured and persistent, with ripe, spicy red fruit and a classic Nebbiolo profile. The palate combines firm tannins with finesse, freshness and layered fruit. Full-bodied and age-worthy, it shows depth, savoury complexity and balance from the blending of multiple Barolo terroirs. The finish is long, structured and refined, with excellent potential for extended cellaring.
Food Pairing
Pair with braised beef, venison, wild boar rag?, roast lamb, tajarin with truffle, porcini mushrooms, aged Parmigiano Reggiano or mature hard cheeses.
Bottle Shots - Pio Cesare Barolo 2017
