Pio Cesare
Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Double-decanted several hours prior to dinner and subsequently enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2012 Classico pours a deep garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with ripe notes of red fruit: cherry cordial, candied nuts, red flowers, some leather, rich wood and some warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with high tannins and high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. A very good, albeit modern expression of Barolo from a solar vintage. Personally, I find pre-modernist Pio Cesare more exciting. Thanks Andy! Drink now with patience and through 2042.
Double-decanted several hours prior to dinner and subsequently enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2012 Classico pours a deep garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with ripe notes of red fruit: cherry cordial, candied nuts, red flowers, some leather, rich wood and some warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with high tannins and high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. A very good, albeit modern expression of Barolo from a solar vintage. Personally, I find pre-modernist Pio Cesare more exciting. Thanks Andy! Drink now with patience and through 2042.
May 15th, 2025
Yum! Aging very well. Dark fruit, light body. Firm tannins soften with air.
Yum! Aging very well. Dark fruit, light body. Firm tannins soften with air.
Jul 10th, 2021
Winery located in Alba, the Piedmont region was founded by its namesake in 1881. Great Grandson, Pio Boffa, continues the tradition of innovative wine making. ‘12 was a difficult but PC did well. Aromas of fresh dark berry fruits & herb notes. Cherry, plum and minty flavors, some licorice and cacao, well balanced with young tannins. Complex lingering finish ending with nice earthy notes. Enjoyable now but needs more time.
Winery located in Alba, the Piedmont region was founded by its namesake in 1881. Great Grandson, Pio Boffa, continues the tradition of innovative wine making. ‘12 was a difficult but PC did well. Aromas of fresh dark berry fruits & herb notes. Cherry, plum and minty flavors, some licorice and cacao, well balanced with young tannins. Complex lingering finish ending with nice earthy notes. Enjoyable now but needs more time.
Oct 15th, 2017
Classic Barolo. Cinnamon, cardamom and anise on the nose. Tart cherry, rhubarb, and wild strawberry coat the palate. Smoke and red berries round out the finish. Nice change.
Classic Barolo. Cinnamon, cardamom and anise on the nose. Tart cherry, rhubarb, and wild strawberry coat the palate. Smoke and red berries round out the finish. Nice change.
Jun 28th, 2017
It's Barolo, and it's a baby. Never really showed off.
It's Barolo, and it's a baby. Never really showed off.
Mar 31st, 2017
Lighter bodied than expected with dusty rose and forest floor on the nose. Good acidity and moderate tannins with dried cherry and raspberry fruit flavors. 2012 received 94 points from James Suckling, I believe. Excellent pairing with Toma restaurant rack of lamb in pomegranate glaze (Santa Barbara).
Lighter bodied than expected with dusty rose and forest floor on the nose. Good acidity and moderate tannins with dried cherry and raspberry fruit flavors. 2012 received 94 points from James Suckling, I believe. Excellent pairing with Toma restaurant rack of lamb in pomegranate glaze (Santa Barbara).
Jan 1st, 2017
Was big, bold. Menthol, dark cherry. Will be even better in 5 yrs
Was big, bold. Menthol, dark cherry. Will be even better in 5 yrs
Jul 1st, 2018