Nebbiolo Langhe DOC 2023

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

05362323 · 0,75 l · 33,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In the heart of Alba, nestled within the Roman city walls of ancient Alba Pompeia, lies a winery that has been making history since 1881. Pio Cesare – founded by Cesare Pio, a man who believed in the potential of Nebbiolo when others were still focusing on mass production. Five generations later, Federica Boffa carries on the legacy of her father, Pio Boffa, who sadly passed away far too soon in 2021. Together with her cousin Cesare Benvenuto, she is responsible for one of the last active wineries in Alba's historic centre – a place where time seems to pass more slowly, where large oak casks allow the wines to mature just as they have for over 140 years.

Their Langhe Nebbiolo blends grapes from Barolo and Barbaresco vineyards: Diano d'Alba, La Morra, Collaretto, Lirano in Serralunga d'Alba, and Rocche di Massalupo in San Rocco Seno d'Elvio. These are plots that would be too fine for ordinary Langhe wines – yet that is precisely what makes this Nebbiolo so special. Here, the nobility of the great appellations flows into a glass that remains approachable without denying its origins. After hand-harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks with a 20-day maceration period. Ageing lasts 24 months: predominantly in French and Slavonian oak barrels, with a small proportion in barriques for a limited time.

A brilliant ruby red with garnet-coloured highlights. Intense aromas of ripe blueberries, sour cherries and wild strawberries, accompanied by floral notes of roses and ivy, followed by spicy hints of liquorice and pepper. Full-bodied on the palate with a firm yet delicate tannin structure, with a Burgundian style of drinking. Freshness and finesse are the primary aims. A wine for everyday enjoyment, yet one that is equally suited to special occasions. Perfect, after decanting, with Mediterranean starters, pasta al ragù, and grilled or pan-fried meats. SUPERIORE.DE

"Crushed raspberries and a subtle hint of rose open with a freshness that feels completely unhurried. The palate is bright and energetic, red fruits racing in every direction on the kind of nerve-driven acidity that only Nebbiolo delivers." Wine Enthusiast

"A fresh and floral wine with aromas of strawberries, red cherries, liquorice and a hint of smoke. On the palate, sweet fruit, crisp and dense, with a medium to full body and a well-balanced finish." James Suckling