Pio Cesare Barbera D'Alba, 2022
Regular price £29.00
Grape Variety
Barbera 100%
Vineyards
Sourced from our Family-owned vineyards in the Barolo region in Serralunga d’Alba (Colombaro) and in Monforte d’Alba (Mosconi), in the Barbaresco region in Treiso (Bongiovanni) and also in the Langhe region in Sinio (Val di Croce, Bricco dello Stornello) and in Diano d’Alba (Carzello).
Vinification
In stainless steel tanks. Long maceration on the skin for 20-25 days.
Ageing
In big French oak “botti” for 12 months; a small amount in barriques as well.
Notes
The Barbera grapes from the Barolo and Barbaresco regions give to this classic Barbera a uniquely great structure, full body, complexity, smooth character, ripe fruit, spices and a very long life.
About Pio Cesare
Pio Cesare has been producing wines for 135 years and through five generations in its ancient cellars in the center of the town of Alba.
The Pio Cesare winery was founded in 1881, by Cesare Pio. He was a very successful entrepreneur and was inspired to produce a small and select quantity of wines from the hills of Barolo and Barbaresco for himself, his family, friends, and customers. Cesare Pio was dedicated to the terroir of the Piedmont region and to producing wines of the highest quality.
