Pio CesarePiodilei Chardonnay 2021

Product code: 18442
£44.65 inc VAT
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Langhe
Type
Winery
Winery: Pio Cesare
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Chardonnay
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Langhe
Type
Winery
Winery: Pio Cesare
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Chardonnay
Grape: 100% Chardonnay

Product Notes

Pio Cesare Piodilei Chardonnay is a sublime Italian white wine showcasing a striking balance of elegance and richness. Exuding outstanding tropical fruit and floral aromas, this wine offers luscious flavours of citrus, pear, and a subtle touch of oak. The wine's complex minerality and crisp acidity lead to a delightfully lingering finish. Matured in French barriques, it exudes a remarkable creamy texture. Produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes from the Il Bricco vineyard, the Pio Cesare Piodilei epitomises the finesse and grandeur of Italian winemaking. A must-try for anyone seeking an extraordinary white wine experience.

Tasting Notes

Burgundian in style, this superior Chardonnay shows complexity on the nose and palate. Notes of apple, citrus, stone fruit and vanilla. It is full-bodied and creamy with ripe fruit and an attractive minerality and freshness on the finish.

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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