Pio CesareDolcetto d’Alba 2021

Product code: 15567
£19.50 inc VAT
Italy
Red Wine from
Piedmont, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Langhe
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Pio Cesare
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Dolcetto
Grape: 100% Dolcetto
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Langhe
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Pio Cesare
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Dolcetto
Grape: 100% Dolcetto

Product Notes

Pio Cesare Dolcetto d'Alba is an Italian delight hailing from Piedmont, renowned for its enticing deep ruby hues. This wine offers a balance of fruitiness and acidity, introducing a palatable medley of blackberry, raspberry, and cherries on the tongue. Brewed in stainless steel tanks, it's aged in traditional glass concrete vats, which enhance its intense aroma. Its silky, soft tannins, paired with an invigorating freshness, sets it apart. Truly, this Dolcetto d'Alba is a testament to Pio Cesare's attention to quality, yielding a richly layered and authentic wine, cherished by both seasoned connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike.

Tasting Notes

Deep coloured, the Dolcetto has lovely berry and black cherry fruit with a slight herbal undertone. Fragrant and structured with good body and a touch of spice 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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