Pio Cesare Barbaresco 2021 750ml

The 2021 Barbaresco from Pio Cesare comes primarily from vineyards in Treiso, with additional fruit sourced from classic Barbaresco sites. Fermented in mostly large oak casks and some neutral barriques for 30 months, this wine captures the elegance and structure that Nebbiolo is famous for. Medium-bodied yet powerful, it balances immediate drinkability with long-term aging potential.

This vintage shows the winery’s signature precision and layered complexity, offering decades of development while rewarding earlier enjoyment for those who decant.

Tasting Notes

A complex and aromatic Barbaresco with notes of iodine, oyster shell, black cherries, dark brambleberries, clove, dried orange peel, and subtle earthy undertones. On the palate, firm and racy tannins carry flavors of layered red and black fruit, sweet tobacco, and woodland spices. The finish is long, structured, and elegant, with Nebbiolo’s classic linear tension and age-worthy depth.

Ratings

• James Suckling – 96 Points
  “Aromas of iodine and oyster shell mingle with black cherries and dark brambleberries. Medium-bodied with firm, racy tannins. Drinkable now but even better after 2028.”

• Wine Advocate – 94 Points
  “Presents a solid core of dark fruit, cherry, and redcurrant, with spice and dried rose petal elegantly layered. Classic vintage expression with firm tannins, 30 months in oak, and long-term aging potential.”

• Wine Enthusiast – 93 Points
  “Layer upon layer of red and black berries, sweet tobacco, and woodland spice. Pure Nebbiolo power shows true colors on the palate, with firm tannins and infinite depth. Drink Now–2040.”

• Jeb Dunnuck – 92 Points
  “Bright red, focused, spicy, and pure. Notes of wild raspberries, clove spice, dried orange peel, and dried earth. Medium-bodied, structured, and built to age. Drink 2025–2040.”