PIO CESARE - Barolo 1976
The Pio Cesare Estate is located in Piedmont, Italy. It was created in 1881 by Cesare Pio, it is one of the oldest in the region and one of the first to export its wines from Barolo and Barbaresco. The estate is still managed by the descendants of Cesare Pio today, the Boffa family. The winery is located in the center of the city of Alba and built on the ancient Roman walls of the city. The vineyard covers 70 hectares: 31.78 hectares in Barolo, 26.90 hectares in Barbaresco and 10.35 hectares between these two regions.
The Barolo is made from Nebbiolo from the family-owned vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra and Novello. The vinification is carried out in stainless steel, with skin contact and maceration that lasts about 25-30 days. The wine is aged for about 30 months in large French oak barrels called “botti”, and a small proportion in barriques.
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo