Pio Cesare has been producing wines for over 135 years, through five generations in its ancient cellars in the center of the town of Alba. It is still owned and run by Pio Cesare's descendants, who travel the world promoting their iconic wines. 94 points, Richard Jennings in RJonwine.com: "Light bricked orange red color with 12 millimeter clear meniscus; savory, light meat jus, tart orange, cigar box nose; poised, elegant, tart cherry, tart orange palate with smooth, refined tannins, that changes after one hour to more of a cigar box palate; long finish" (03/2011)