Pio Cesare Ornato Barolo DOCG 2018/2019

$198.75

“Complex on the nose, offering a blend of ripe red berries, nutty minerals, orange-peel and spice. Some savory, almost meaty notes, too. Full, compact and intense, yet there’s a graceful feel to the palate, thanks to the really fine web of tannin. Super polish and promise here. Classy. Needs some time. Try from 2025.” James Suckling 96/100

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 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.

VINTAGE 2017

Additional information

bottle | case (5% discount)

bottle, case (5% discount)

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