Name: Pio Cesare Ornato Barolo DOCG 2021
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Pio Cesare Ornato Barolo DOCG 2021

$226.99

For Pio Cesare Ornato Barolo DOCG 2021, the 2021 vintage is shaping up as one of the most acclaimed Ornato releases ever, with exceptionally high critic scores across nearly every major publication.

“A juicy and fruity wine with round and polished tannins and a flavorful finish. Complex aromas of oyster shells, terra cotta and tar. It’s medium- to full-bodied with tension and well-formed muscles, but always in balance and harmony. Very long aftertaste. Clearly a great wine. Drink after 2028.” James Suckling 98/100

Description

Pio Cesare Ornato Barolo DOCG

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Area: Piemonte/ Piedmont

Grape variety: Nebbiolo 100%

Vineyards: From a small selection of “nebbioli” from our Family-owned vineyards of Cascina Ornato in Serralunga d’Alba, one of the most historical and prestigious areas of the entire Barolo region very well known for great structure, tannins, freshness and longevity.

Vinification: In stainless steel tanks at high temperatures.
Maceration for 30 days.

Ageing: In large oak “botti” for about 30 months; a small amount in French oak barriques for the first 12 months.

Notes: The very first Single Vineyard Barolo produced by the Pio Family, for the first time in 1985.
Great structure, power, concentration, with a very long life. Produced in small quantities.

Rating

VINTAGE 2021

97 Points – James Suckling

96 Points – Wine Spectator

95+ Points – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

95- Jeb Dunnuck

VINTAGE 2020

Wine Spectator 97/100

VINTAGE 2019

VINTAGE 2018

95 points – Decanter (Tasted by: Aldo Fiordelli (at Alba, 26 Jan 2022))

Drinking Window: 2022 – 2038

Pio Cesare owns the largest part of Ornato, located between Briccolina and Falletto. The Serralunga character is exquisitely typical here, with wild strawberry and cherry fruit allied to rhubarb and minerality. The attack is silky, with great concentration and savouriness, woven acidity and refined tannins to the persistent finish.