PIO CESARE - Barolo 2018
Domaine Pio Cesare is located in Piedmont , Italy . It was created in 1881 by Cesare Pio, is one of the oldest in the region and one of the first to export its Barolo and Barbaresco wines. The estate is still managed by Cesare Pio's descendants 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.
Barolo is made from Nebbiolo from the family vineyards of Serralunga d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Novello and Monforte. Vinification is carried out in stainless steel vats, with skin contact and maceration which lasts approximately 25-30 days. The wine is aged for approximately 30 months in large French oak barrels called " botti ", and a small proportion in barrels.
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo