
2020 Pio Cesare 'Ornato' Barolo
98
James Suckling
Review Date: 01/2024This is very focused with lots of ripe tannins in the center palate. Very velvety and fine-textured with a pointed character. Medium to full body. Aromas of plums and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg to the fruit. Bitter citrus. Chewy at the end. Taut muscles. Sophisticated. Needs four or five years to come around. Best after 2030.
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Notes
Pio Cesare’s 2020 'Ornato' Barolo is a bold and commanding single-vineyard expression from the heart of Serralunga d’Alba, showcasing the power and depth of the site. The nose is intense and complex, with black cherry, plum, and dried rose layered over notes of licorice, tobacco, and iron-rich earth. On the palate, it's full-bodied and structured, with firm tannins and bright acidity supporting a core of dark fruit, spice, and mineral tension. The finish is long and muscular, with lingering notes of balsamic, tar, and savory herbs. A cellar-worthy Barolo with serious aging potential.
Product Details
Origin: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Type/Varietal: Nebbiolo
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
SKU: #1855211

