Medium ruby colour. Typical Nebbiolo red fruit aromas: Red cherry, redcurrant, strawberry. Really quite deep and floral, too, with rose petals and violets. Not so much in terms of earth and leather just yet, this is still relatively young. A big step up from the classic "Pio" Barolo. On the palate, full-bodied and very tannic with good acidity behind. It really pushes forward with intensity now. Brilliant red fruit, but with a salty and chalky taste. Pretty mineral. Long finish. This is a wine for the ages. Still far too young to show its full potential.
Drink from 2030 through 2050.
Tasted by Dominik Müller on Wednesday, 5 March 2025.
| Flawed? | no | |
| DM: |
14Wines with a DM13 to DM16 rating are excellent wines. They have harmony and a character of their own that makes them stand out. These wines offer a high level of depth and complexity. They are clearly an enrichment for every wine cellar. / 20 ("excellent") |
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| Stars: |
4Wines with a rating of 4 stars are excellent wines in their category. They are almost at the top of their peer group in terms of personality and complexity. / 5 |
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Colour: | red |
| Style: | still (dry) |
| Assemblage: | no |
| Grape variety: | Nebbiolo |
| For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown. | |
| Producer: | Pio Cesare |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Piedmont |
| Subregion: | Langhe |
| Appellation: | Barolo DOCG |
| Vineyard: | Ornato |
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