Name: Pio Cesare Barbaresco DOCG 2020
SKU: 19952
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Pio Cesare Barbaresco DOCG 2020

$129.99

Drink Date: 2025 – 2038

“Cesare Benvenuto of Pio Cesare tells me that what he loves most about the 2020 vintage is that it is, in his word: contemporary. “You can drink the wines immediately, the tannins are silky and hydrated and Nebbiolo shows a lovely quality of fruit,” he says. The 2020 Barbaresco is a blend from four family-owned parcels in Treiso (Il Bricco, San Stefanetto and Bongiovanni) and Alba (Rocche di Massalupo), but 70% of the fruit is from Il Bricco, specifically from the higher part of the vineyard that extends over 400 meters in elevation. Fermentation is in stainless steel with gentle cap management and one month on the skins. The wine ages in oak for 30 months, with 90% of it going into botti, and 10% going into neutral barrique. Starting with the 2022 vintage, Austrian oak was introduced. This is a pretty wine with bright fruit, animating acidity and a silky finish.” Wine Advocate 93/100

Description

Pio Cesare Barbaresco DOCG

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Area: Piemonte/ Piedmont

Grape variety: Nebbiolo 100%

Vineyards: From our Family-owned vineyards in Treiso (Il Bricco,San Stefanetto and Bongiovanni) and in San Rocco Seno d’Elvio (Rocche di Massalupo). This wine has been always and traditionally produced by our Family from grapes coming from different locations within Barbaresco appellation. This is the classic “formula” used by the ancient Barbaresco families to produce a wine which embraces and combines each of the unique characteristics of the different vineyards and terroirs of the Barbaresco area.

Vinification: In stainless steel tanks. Skin contact for 25-30 days.

Ageing: In large French oak “botti” for about 30 months; for a small amount in barriques as well.

Notes: A very classical style Barbaresco: elegance and velvety, with ripe and spicy fruit. Strong tannins, but elegant. Good structure and concentration. Very long life.

Barbaresco is a great wine it should not be described as a “basic” or “regular” Barbaresco, simply because it does not have any additional indication on the label.

Awards 2019