Ratings
JS 96 · Vinous 95 · WA 93
Awards
Awards 2019
Identity
| Producer | Pio Cesare |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | garnet |
| Aroma | Aromatic and expressive with lovely red cherry, raspberry fruit, spicy notes, and hints of tea and plum. |
| Palate | Elegance and velvety structure with ripe and spicy fruit, strong but elegant tannins, good concentration, and remarkable acidity. |
| Finish | A very long, expressive, and juicy finish with a touch of spice from the oak and silky tannins. |
| Food Pairing | red meat, game, seasonal truffle, mature cheeses |
| Aging Potential | very long life |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Aging Process | French oak casks and barriques |
| Fermentation | stainless steel tanks with skin contact |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 400 m |
| Soil | limestone and clay |
| Vine Age | 40 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | The grapes are hand-harvested plot-by-plot based on precise ripening analysis. |
Interesting facts
| The winery is built on Roman walls over two thousand years old in Alba. |