2021 Pio Cesare Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
ABOUT THE WINE
Sourced from select vineyards within the Barbaresco appellation, this wine reflects the region’s reputation for producing Nebbiolo with finesse and approachability. The 2021 vintage offers clarity and balance, revealing flavors of ripe red berries, dried flowers, and delicate savory undertones, supported by a fresh, mineral-driven backbone.
Vinified in a traditional style, the wine undergoes extended maceration to extract complexity and structure, followed by aging in large oak casks with a portion in smaller barrels. This method allows the wine to develop depth while maintaining purity of fruit and aromatic lift.
Compared to Barolo, Barbaresco tends to show earlier accessibility, and this vintage can be enjoyed in its youth while still offering the potential to age gracefully over the next 8–15 years. It pairs well with roasted meats, pasta with mushroom or truffle, and aged cheeses.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Pio Cesare is a historic, family-owned winery founded in 1881 in Alba, at the heart of Piedmont. For over five generations, the estate has been recognized for producing benchmark expressions of Barolo and Barbaresco that balance tradition with consistency.
The winery sources fruit from a combination of estate-owned and long-managed vineyards, emphasizing quality viticulture and careful selection. Their philosophy blends traditional techniques—such as long macerations and large oak aging—with modern precision, resulting in wines that are elegant, age-worthy, and true to the character of the region.
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ABOUT THE WINE
Sourced from select vineyards within the Barbaresco appellation, this wine reflects the region’s reputation for producing Nebbiolo with finesse and approachability. The 2021 vintage offers clarity and balance, revealing flavors of ripe red berries, dried flowers, and delicate savory undertones, supported by a fresh, mineral-driven backbone.
Vinified in a traditional style, the wine undergoes extended maceration to extract complexity and structure, followed by aging in large oak casks with a portion in smaller barrels. This method allows the wine to develop depth while maintaining purity of fruit and aromatic lift.
Compared to Barolo, Barbaresco tends to show earlier accessibility, and this vintage can be enjoyed in its youth while still offering the potential to age gracefully over the next 8–15 years. It pairs well with roasted meats, pasta with mushroom or truffle, and aged cheeses.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Pio Cesare is a historic, family-owned winery founded in 1881 in Alba, at the heart of Piedmont. For over five generations, the estate has been recognized for producing benchmark expressions of Barolo and Barbaresco that balance tradition with consistency.
The winery sources fruit from a combination of estate-owned and long-managed vineyards, emphasizing quality viticulture and careful selection. Their philosophy blends traditional techniques—such as long macerations and large oak aging—with modern precision, resulting in wines that are elegant, age-worthy, and true to the character of the region.
