Pio Cesare - Barolo Ornato 2020
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 centre 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 Ornato comes from a selection of Nebbiolo from the Cascina Ornato vineyard, in Serralunga d'Alba, one of the most historic and prestigious areas of the entire Barolo region. The vinification is carried out in stainless steel vats and the maceration lasts about 30 days. The wine is aged for 30 months in large French oak barrels called “ botti ”, and a small proportion in barriques.
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo