Barolo Docg 2018 75 cl Pio Cesare

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Grape variety: Nebbiolo 100%

Vineyards: Pio Cesare 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, their recently acquired vineyard in Monforte (Mosconi). This wine has been always and traditionally produced by Pio Cesare 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.

Vinification: In stainless steel; skin contact and maceration for about 25-30 days.

Ageing: In large French oak “botti” for about 30 months; for a small amount in barriques as well.

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.

Awards vintage 2014:

• 94 points – James Suckling
• 94 points – Falstaff
• 93 points – Wine Advocate, Monica Larner
• 93 points – DoctorWine, Daniele Cernilli
• 91 points – Wine Spectator, Bruce Sanderson
• 91 points – Veronelli
• 90 points – Wine Enthusiast
• 90 points – Wine & Spirits
• Top 50 italian wines – BIWA. Luca Gardini

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