Identity
| Producer | Pio Cesare |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Intense color |
| Aroma | Beautiful aromas of black truffles, graphite, dried thyme, cedar, dried cherry, iris, and subtle dustings of iron ore or rust. |
| Palate | Medium to full-bodied and chewy yet polished, featuring excellent structure, harmony, elegance, soft tannins, and balanced fruit. |
| Finish | The finish goes on and on, showing great persistence, energy, and vitality with lingering notes of dried cherry and subtle rust. |
| Aging Potential | Very long ageing potential |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged in large French oak casks (70%) and French oak barriques (30%) |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with skin contact and maceration for 25-30 days |
Terroir
| Clay-limestone |
Interesting facts
| The winery was founded by Cesare Pio in 1881 in Alba, maintaining a unique practice of aging in historical cellars under the city. |