The Pio Cesare winery was founded by Cesare Pio in 1881 and is still family owned and operated. The grapes for this Barbera come from their vineyards and those of long time growers in Barolo territory. They say that the grapes from this area give the wine its full-bodied structure and complex flavors. It is indeed a very likeable wine with juicy blackberry fruit with floral, smoky aromas. It’s mouth filling and balanced with Barbera’s trademark vibrant acidity and it finishes with ripe tannins.
Pio Cesare, Barbera d’Alba (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
By Rebecca Murphy