2020 Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato DOCG
$176.95
Vivino Rating
4.4
A pure expression of elegance and longevity. A true Piedmontese masterpiece for your collection.
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About the bottle
Type
Reds
Country
Italy
Region
Barolo, Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont, Piedmonte
Producer
Pio Cesare
Vareital
Nebbiolo
Vareital Composition
100% Nebbiolo
Pairs With
Veal, Pork, Red Meat, Cured Meats, Eggplant, Mushrooms, Root Vegetables, Soft Cheeses, Hard Cheeses
Specifications
2019
Vintage
2045
Drink By
14.5
%
ABV
Vinification
Grapes from multiple vineyards across the Barolo region are aged 30-36 months - 70% in large French oak casks (botti) 20-50hl and 30% in French oak barriques (225L), followed by another year plus in bottle before release
Notes from critics
2020 was known as the "lockdown vintage" as COVID disrupted every phase of the production process from labor in the vineyards to managing the winery itself. As we might all recall, travel was halted for everyone with Italy being in a complete shutdown. Instead of traveling to promote their wines as usual, the family tended the vineyards. This Ornato vineyard was of particular importance to the Pio Cesare family as it was their 1st single vineyard offering going back to 1985. managed by the family. It's pretty clear that no corners were cut in making this single vineyard masterpiece. Perhaps even more love was poured into this one. The result of their efforts is this exceptional wine with all the elegance and power you'd expect from a Cru Barolo.
98
This is very focused with lots of ripe tannins in the center palate. Very velvety and fine-textured with a pointed character. Medium to full body. Aromas of plums and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg to the fruit. Bitter citrus. Chewy at the end. Taut muscles. Sophisticated. Needs four or five years to come around. Best after 2030.
96
Ornato has been the Pio Cesare estate's cru since 1985. In 2020, the grapes were harvested on 5 October, after the heavy rainfall. Mineral and smoky, with intense violet notes alongside cherry kernel and rhubarb, it's full of graphite flavour and almost zestiness on the palate, supported by tight-knit tannins. Polished and thick on the finish. ’Compared to 2019, we used gentler extractions in 2020,’ explains Federica Boffa, now in charge at Pio Cesare.
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