Barbaresco DOCG 2019

Pio Cesare | Piedmont
Pio Cesare | Via Cesare Balbo 6 | IT 12051 Alba

05362919 · 0,75 l · 78,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The grapes come from the family's own plots throughout the Barbaresco zone – mainly in Treiso (including Il Bricco, San Stefanetto, Bongiovanni) and in San Rocco Seno d'Elvio (Rocche di Massalupo). Each vineyard is harvested and fermented separately in order to preserve its own characteristics; the lots are only combined after ripening. The wine is matured in the classic way over a long period in large Slavonian oak barrels, supplemented by a smaller proportion in French oak, enough to refine the texture without masking the origin. The 2019 vintage benefited from long, balanced vegetation with cool nights in autumn: fully ripe, aromatically dense grapes with an ideal acid structure.

Light to medium garnet colour with a ruby red core and a fine sheen. Clear, multi-layered Nebbiolo aromas on the nose: sour cherry, ripe raspberry and pomegranate, with rose petal, violet and a hint of blood orange zest; fine spicy notes of aniseed, liquorice and cedar wood, underpinned by cool, stony-mineral depth. Elegantly taut and precise on the palate: the juicy, red-fruity centre is supported by a lively, crystal-clear acidity and silky, interwoven, ripe tannins. The barrel maturity is only evident as a contour – delicate melting, fine spice, no heaviness. Long, vibrant, mineral aftertaste with floral and citric hints. A classic Barbaresco in the best sense of the word: transparent, multi-layered and with an inner calm. Already extremely enjoyable to drink now and with outstanding potential over the next decade. SUPERIORE.DE

"A slightly floral nose of more red than black berries with fresh tomato tones, hints of liquorice, barrel wood notes, tar and a hint of tobacco. Tart, still undeveloped fruit, nutty, slightly smoky and hints of cocoa spice notes, some bite and youthful, yet fine tannins, persistent on the palate, a little tar and tobacco in the background, herbal nuances, hints of coffee, very good, relatively juicy finish with dark, delicately bitter chocolate spice. Still needs a little time." Wein-Plus

"Bright ruby red with a delicately brightening rim and sparkling centre. Inviting nose, smoky and stony, delicate raspberry and some dried rose petal, black tea. Savoury on the palate, with very grippy, youthful tannins and lovely salt, always comes back juicy, still a little young, already drinking well." Falstaff

"A graceful, well-balanced red with a solid construction supporting aromas and flavours of cherry, strawberry, rose and graphite. A hint of tar and white pepper is evident on the finish." Wine Spectator

"A blend of red berries, including raspberries and redcurrants, combined with allspice and earthy spices. The wine is pretty and upbeat, with dark cherry flavours on the palate. Superfine tannins give the wine an elegant structure that accentuates the chalky mineral notes, leather and tobacco." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2019 Barbaresco Pio Cesare shows a beautiful ruby red colour that goes well with the bright aromas of cassis, pomegranate, liquorice and grilled herbs that emerge from the bouquet. This Barbaresco is lean and silky in texture, and it is already drinking very well." Wine Advocate

"This is a very typical Barbaresco, with a solid core of fruit. Lots of strawberries, cedar wood and chewy tannins. Full and structured. Excellent length, with the tannins coming through at the end. This wine needs at least four or five years of bottle ageing. Try it after 2027." James Suckling