Pio Cesare
Barbera d'Alba
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Always one of the best, very low price!
Always one of the best, very low price!
Apr 16th, 2019
This was a very good example of Barbera!! Acidic but not overbearing!
This was a very good example of Barbera!! Acidic but not overbearing!
Mar 16th, 2018
Gorgeous vintage that captures the more delicate and floral side of Barbera. This needed a bit of time but after tasting on the 3rd day I was very taken by its lovely aromatics, bright red fruits and silky texture. There is an almost Pinot Noir-like finesse going on here that is highly appealing. Black cherries, purple flowers and dusting of sweet baking spices. Definitely some French oak coming through but it is very finely integrated. Very silky tannins and a sense of delicacy that belies the 14.5% ABV. A real winner that I would highly recommend for food pairing or for simple and pure enjoyment.
Gorgeous vintage that captures the more delicate and floral side of Barbera. This needed a bit of time but after tasting on the 3rd day I was very taken by its lovely aromatics, bright red fruits and silky texture. There is an almost Pinot Noir-like finesse going on here that is highly appealing. Black cherries, purple flowers and dusting of sweet baking spices. Definitely some French oak coming through but it is very finely integrated. Very silky tannins and a sense of delicacy that belies the 14.5% ABV. A real winner that I would highly recommend for food pairing or for simple and pure enjoyment.
1 person found it helpfulMar 12th, 2018
Very nice…have drank in the past, will drink again. Medium-full bodied balanced dry dry w/tannins controlled big berry dark wine from a legendary producer in Alba, Piedmont…located on an ancient building on an street in the city.
Very nice…have drank in the past, will drink again. Medium-full bodied balanced dry dry w/tannins controlled big berry dark wine from a legendary producer in Alba, Piedmont…located on an ancient building on an street in the city.
Apr 21st, 2022Pio Cesare…yes, again…is reliably amongst the best producers of the Barberas and other fantastic Italian wines from Piedmont…out of a dark alley-street in Alba. This Barbera is no exception but is exceptional for the genre. Great balance, perfect tannins that soften after opening then smooth, soft and composed palate…medium+ bodied, dry dark berry flavor evident. Drink again and again…
Pio Cesare…yes, again…is reliably amongst the best producers of the Barberas and other fantastic Italian wines from Piedmont…out of a dark alley-street in Alba. This Barbera is no exception but is exceptional for the genre. Great balance, perfect tannins that soften after opening then smooth, soft and composed palate…medium+ bodied, dry dark berry flavor evident. Drink again and again…
Feb 20th, 2022
Savory body that goes light or substantial depending on pairing. So good with food
Savory body that goes light or substantial depending on pairing. So good with food
May 1st, 2021
I love everything PIO. Half price on Sundays
I love everything PIO. Half price on Sundays
May 20th, 2019Very cherry and currant punch in the face. Just a baby but it’s Italian like my beautiful wife and I’m down.
Very cherry and currant punch in the face. Just a baby but it’s Italian like my beautiful wife and I’m down.
Apr 21st, 2019
Full bodied and bone dry. Tart red fruit, strong tannins but at the same time light and refreshing. Complex and flavorful, excellent and excellent value.
Full bodied and bone dry. Tart red fruit, strong tannins but at the same time light and refreshing. Complex and flavorful, excellent and excellent value.
May 17th, 2018