In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast guinea fowl
    Delicate game suits the perfumed Nebbiolo.
  • Tajarin with ragu
    Firm tannin and red fruit carry the meat sauce.
  • Aged Castelmagno
    Salt sharpens the red-cherry lift.

History

Pio Cesare has made Barbaresco since 1881 from its cellars within Alba's ancient Roman walls, blending fruit from across the appellation.

  1. 1881 — Pio Cesare founded in Alba

Facts

Producer
Pio Cesare
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

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid mood contemplative mood elegant nebbiolo occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with poultry pairs with red meat price premium still red
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