“Fides Vigna Mosconi” Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC 2021 · 6 bottles in OWC

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

05362621 · 4,5 l · 48,89 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping2 units available

From the historic Mosconi cru hillside in Monforte d'Alba: Fides is Pio Cesare's clear commitment to the Barbera grape – for years from a singular parcel, with the strictest yield limits and tiny production. Hand-picked, followed by fermentation in stainless steel with around 30 days of maceration; malolactic fermentation takes place gently in tanks. Ageing: around 20 months in large oak barrels (botti), a small proportion in French barriques – enough to anchor depth and texture without masking the origin.

Deep ruby colour with a violet rim. Dark sour cherry, blackberry and plum on the nose, along with violets, liquorice and graphite/flint; subtle hints of spice, cocoa and a cool, stony undertone. Full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, with precise guidance. The lively acidity, typical of the grape variety, gives the wine an arc, a silky-fine tannin grid provides contour, the fruit appears deep and pure, carried by a salty-mineral vein. Long, multi-layered finish with dark berry flavours and balsamic freshness. This is Barbera of great Barolo terroir: powerful, noble and impressively calm. Captivating now, with excellent ageing potential over the next decade and beyond. SUPERIORE.DE

"Although elegant, this red wine shows density and intensity, along with concentrated flavours of sour cherry, blackberry, minerals and spices. It is still somewhat compact on the finish, but the fruit asserts itself." Wine Spectator

"The fruit for this wine comes from an excellent vineyard in Monforte d'Alba. The Pio Cesare 2021 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Mosconi Fides is dark in colour and rich and concentrated. The wine offers a soft texture with lots of dark fruit and blackberry. These merge into sweet spices and light toasted flavours in a full-bodied finish." Wine Advocate