Pio Cesare
Barbera d'Alba
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Really nice; had it on Rob’s birthday (52)
Really nice; had it on Rob’s birthday (52)
Mar 12th, 2025
Pio is on 🔥. Frederica has injected youth into this storied cantina, and has it firing on all cylinders. This was a voluptuous Barbera, bright red/purple hue, incredible mouthfeel. Great balance. I'd buy by the case at current pricing.
Pio is on 🔥. Frederica has injected youth into this storied cantina, and has it firing on all cylinders. This was a voluptuous Barbera, bright red/purple hue, incredible mouthfeel. Great balance. I'd buy by the case at current pricing.
Mar 2nd, 2024
Medium-deep purple color.
Aromas of black cherry, vanilla.
Dry. Flavors of black sour cherry, cinnamon, roasted herbs, vegetal. Medium-rich, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 2/5
Medium-deep purple color.
Aromas of black cherry, vanilla.
Dry. Flavors of black sour cherry, cinnamon, roasted herbs, vegetal. Medium-rich, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 2/5
Cherry and raspberry overlaying smoky minerals with hints of barnyard aromas.
Cherry and raspberry overlaying smoky minerals with hints of barnyard aromas.
Oct 22nd, 2023
