Pio Cesare - Barolo 2003
The Pio Cesare Estate is located in Piedmont , Italy . It was established 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 run by Cesare Pio's descendants today, the Boffa family . The winery is located in the center of the town of Alba and built on the ancient Roman walls of the town. 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. The vinification is carried out in stainless steel vats, with skin contact and maceration lasting about 25-30 days. The wine is aged for about 30 months in large French oak barriques called " botti ", and a small proportion in barriques.
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo