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2021 Pio Cesare Barolo

2021 Pio Cesare Barolo

96JS
94RP
94WE
93KO
92DC
92JD
92WS
$79.99

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96

James Suckling

Reviewed August 2024
This is very powerful and structured, with aromas of black truffles, graphite and hints of dried thyme and cedar. Medium- to full-bodied and chewy yet polished. Hints of terra cotta and dark fruit. The finish goes on and on. March 2024 release. Best after 2028.

Professional Reviews

94

Wine Advocate

Review Date: 06/2025
The Pio Cesare 2021 Barolo draws fruit from various sites, and like the Barbaresco, you get an excellent portrait of the vintage with balanced acidity, firm tannins and bright primary fruit. There is energy and vitality in this pretty Barolo with dried cherry, iris and subtle dustings of iron ore or rust. (ML)

94

Wine Enthusiast

Review Date: 09/2025
Piedmont's stage opens with an elegant pas de deux of blueberries and cherries, pirouetting into a garden scene of just harvested herbs and violet petals. The performance continues as delicate spices weave through the air. Fine but commanding tannins conduct a symphony where fruit takes center stage, framed by earth and saline mineral notes in perfect harmony. A masterful composition that will enchant audiences for years to come. (JP)

93

Kerin O'Keefe

Review Date: 02/2025
The 2021 Barolo Pio opens with alluring aromas of dark-skinned berry, forest floor, exotic brown spice, rose and camphor. Full-bodied and showing elegant restraint, the savory palate offers spiced cranberry, wild cherry, licorice and a hint of mint alongside firm, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. (KO)

Notes

From one of the most historic and traditional estates in Piedmont, the 2021 Pio Cesare Barolo is a quintessential expression of the appellation, showcasing the exceptional balance and structure of this classic vintage. This blend of Nebbiolo from the family’s eight vineyards across five villages offers a profound panorama of the zone. The nose is deep and complex, immediately offering an intense array of classic Nebbiolo aromas: ripe red cherry, black truffle, dried rose petal, and licorice, layered with sophisticated hints of graphite, dried thyme, and cedar. On the palate, it is powerful and beautifully structured, with a core of concentrated dark fruit framed by firm yet polished tannins. It is medium-to-full bodied, exhibiting remarkable elegance and finesse that belie its youthful intensity. A vibrant, fresh acidity provides lift and carries the flavors through an exceptionally long, mineral-driven finish that echoes with notes of terra cotta and sweet spice. This is a Barolo of immense cellaring potential, built for a very long life but possessing an early charm and balance.

Details

OriginBarolo, Piedmont, Italy
Type/VarietalNebbiolo
Alcohol Content12.5%
SKU1947611