Ratings
WE 91
Identity
| Producer | Pio Cesare |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | 100% Cortese |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | pale silver straw |
| Aroma | The wine is lifted and fresh on the nose with both floral and savory aromas, opening to notes of pithy lemon, fresh flowers, green melon, and fresh tarragon. |
| Palate | Medium-bodied and snappy on the palate, it has a crisp, refreshing feel and is a versatile wine for the table. |
| Finish | It is greatly balanced and elegant with a long, expressive, crisp and refreshing finish. |
| Food Pairing | salad, antipasti, creamy pasta sauces, risotto, grilled fish, seafood, shellfish |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | stainless steel tanks |
| Fermentation | stainless steel tanks |
Terroir
| Soil | different terroir composition |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | The grapes are picked by hand and then gently pressed. |
Interesting facts
| Pio Cesare was established in 1881 by Cesare Pio, who was one of the first producers to believe in the potential of Piedmontese wines. |