The 2011 Barolo offers a classic approach to Nebbiolo and has done so consistently for decades. Pio Cesare is a benchmark producer with a production philosophy that remains the same year after year, thus giving ample room to vintage variation. This handsome edition presents a dark fruit profile with black cherry and cassis. The wine evolves slowly in the glass to reveal tarry notes of licorice and light spice. Its delineated and focused approach is reinforced by its streamlined mouthfeel and delicate complexity. Pio Cesare has produced 80,000 bottles of its base Barolo.

Cherry, rose, licorice and tar flavors are caressed by new oak in this refined Barolo. The tannins build up a little by the finish, but overall this is elegant and long. Best from 2018 through 2029. 7,200 cases made, 1,999 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add