Dogliani: Tasting of 7 Wines in the Heart of the Langhe
Come and discover how the great wines of the Langhe are produced: in a family atmosphere, taste our seven wines and visit our cellar.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 8 to 28 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs28 yrs30 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Roast guinea fowl Delicate game suits the perfumed Nebbiolo.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Tajarin with ragu Firm tannin and red fruit carry the meat sauce.More wines for pasta with ragù →
- Aged Castelmagno Salt sharpens the red-cherry lift.More wines for cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Pio Cesare Barbaresco
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast guinea fowl, Tajarin with ragu, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pio Cesare has made Barbaresco since 1881 from its cellars within Alba's ancient Roman walls, blending fruit from across the appellation.
- 1881Pio Cesare founded in Alba
Facts
- Producer
- Pio Cesare · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barbaresco DOCG
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 28 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1881
Frequently asked about Pio Cesare Barbaresco
What does Pio Cesare Barbaresco taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The historic Alba house's classic Barbaresco, a traditional blend from family and grower vineyards across the appellation, cellared within Alba's Roman walls.
When should I drink Pio Cesare Barbaresco?
Drink 8 to 28 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Pio Cesare Barbaresco?
Roast guinea fowl is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with ragu and Aged Castelmagno. Delicate game suits the perfumed Nebbiolo.
What grapes are in Pio Cesare Barbaresco?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barbaresco DOCG.
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