Expect dark cherry, dried rose, tar, leather, tobacco, dried herb, and refined oak with full body, structured tannins, and bright acidity. The 2014 Barolo vintage was challenging due to weather, producing more elegant, less concentrated wines than top years.
- Varietal
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Region
- Italy / Piedmont / Barolo
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, traditional Barolo, structured, age-worthy
The producer
Pio Cesare is one of Piedmont's most historically important producers, founded in 1881 by Cesare Pio. The estate produces both Barolo and Barbaresco from owned vineyards across Piedmont and is family-owned through five generations. Pio Cesare is widely regarded as one of the producers that bridges traditional and modern Barolo styles.
What critics say
Pio Cesare Barolo receives consistently strong reviews as a benchmark Piedmontese producer, often scoring in the low- to mid-90s.
Pairing
Truffled pasta, braised lamb shank, aged hard cheeses