The 2021 Pio Cesare "Fides" Barbera d'Alba is the estate’s top-tier Barbera, a "serious" and structured wine sourced from the prestigious Mosconi vineyard in Monforte d’Alba—a site typically reserved for high-end Barolo. The nose is complex and savory, featuring ripe blackberries, blue fruit, and dark cherries accented by licorice, flint, and toasted tobacco. On the palate, it is medium-to-full-bodied with a "tight and linear" profile, balancing dense fruit with vivid tannins and a bright, refreshing acidity. The finish is polished and long, with a persistent mineral edge.