Pio CesareBarbaresco Il Bricco 2018

Product code: 12714
£93.05 inc VAT
Italy
Red Wine from
Piedmont, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Barbaresco
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Pio Cesare
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Nebbiolo
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Barbaresco
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Pio Cesare
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Nebbiolo
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

Product Notes

Pio Cesare Barbaresco Il Bricco wine hails from the esteemed Piedmont region in Northern Italy. This stunning wine is complex yet refined, showcasing a brilliant ruby hue. It graces the palate with flavours of ripe red fruits, interlaced with traces of vanilla and spices. Its aroma is a delicate balance of roses and liquorice, creating a delectable sensory experience. Aged in oak barrels, it boasts an elegant tannin structure and a pleasing, long-lasting finish. With its superb balance, intensity, and depth, Pio Cesare's Il Bricco is a fine testament to the Barbaresco tradition, ideal for elevating any dining experience.

Tasting Notes

Big, powerful structure, rich with ripe fruit. Soft and spicy. Sweet and ripe tannins. Long ageing potential.

About the Winery

Pio Cesare

Located in the heart of Alba, Piedmont, Italy, Pio Cesare winery is a sublime blend of age-old tradition and innovative craftsmanship. With a rich legacy dating back to its establishment in 1881, the winery remains a coveted destination for wine connoisseurs from around the globe.

The founder of Pio Cesare, Cesare Pio, was an avant-garde cultivator, deeply committed to the production of high-quality wines. He was among the first Italian winemakers to embrace international trade. Bearing testament to this, bottles from the early 20th century, recovered by the family, are still excellently preserved – indicative of the superb craftsmanship of Pio Cesare

Spanning five generations, the Pio family has meticulously preserved the ethos of their forebear, making Pio Cesare a living lineage of his vision. Today, with 70 hectares of vineyards spread across some of Italy's most prestigious sites, the winery offers an immaculate selection of age-worthy Barolos and Barbarescos.

Most fascinating about Pio Cesare is its exceptional vinification methods. Allowing each wine to express its individual character, the winery implements a unique blend of traditional and modern winemaking techniques. This involves ageing the wines in different vessels made of oak and concrete and blending them later which resultantly, enhances their complexity and elegance.

At it's heart, Pio Cesare is more than just a premier winery; it is an ode to two centuries of unmatched Italian winemaking heritage. By harmonising seasoned expertise with refreshing innovation, the winery remains dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for wine lovers across the globe. Sampling the flavours of Pio Cesare's carefully crafted wines is akin to partaking in a slice of Italy's rich winemaking history.

https://www.piocesare.it

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