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2020 Pio Cesare 'Ornato' Barolo

2020 Pio Cesare 'Ornato' Barolo

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James Suckling

Review Date: 01/2024

This 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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95

Kerin O'Keefe

Review Date: 01/2024
Elegantly structured, the polished Pio Cesare 2020 Ornato opens with aromas of pressed rose, new leather, forest floor and exotic brown spice. It’s intense and enveloping, with firm, extremely refined tannins that support juicy black cherry, cranberry and licorice. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. (KO)

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Wine Enthusiast

Review Date: 09/2024
This Barolo from the Ornato vineyard offers enticing aromas of ripe black cherry, cinnamon-spiced cake, candied blood orange zest, and a hint of fresh bay leaf. The palate is exceptionally well-balanced, with a precise, linear structure that showcases flavors of juicy blackberry, dark chocolate, and a touch of vanilla. The wine's impressive length and depth are evident in the long, satisfying finish. (JP)

95

Wine Spectator

Review Date: 11/2024
This is firm and tightly wound, with thick, refined tannins setting the stage for cherry, eucalyptus, tobacco and iron flavors, while dusty, mouthcoating tannins infuse the finish. Patience required for the fruit to emerge. Best from 2029 through 2050. 207 cases imported. (BS)
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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