15 results for "Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato" between $25.00 and $600.00

"Ornato" is the name of the estate vineyard owned by the Pio family in Serralunga d'Alba. "Ornato" is a more modern in style than our traditional Barolo, but still true to its roots. The characteristics of the soil, the microclimate and favourable exposure, allows the grapes to become extremely rich. Fermentation at a slightly higher temperature, together with skin maceration for 12 days, produces a wine with great soft tannins. The first Barolo "Ornato" was produced in 1985. Since then, it has only...

Ornato is the name of the estate vineyard owned by the family in Serralunga d’Alba. From the grapes of this estate, they have always produced the classical Barolo, but in 1985 they decided to select a small quantity of Nebbiolo from two vines to create a Barolo that reflects the marvelous characteristics of the Serralunga soil. The characteristics of the soil, the microclimate and favourable exposure, allows the grapes to become extremely rich. The first Barolo “Ornato” was produced in 1991, to...

"The 2005 Barolo Ornato shows outstanding depth and complexity in its note of licorice iron plums prunes French oak and minerals. Although the Ornato possesses more richness and roundness than the Barolo it too is lighter in body than has been the case in the past vintages which renders the wine quite classic in feel. With a touch more depth the 2005 Ornato might very well merit a higher score. Still it is a lovely effort. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022." 92 Points Wine Advocate

Red Wine by Pio Cesare from Piedmont, Italy. The 2004 vintage of this wine was ranked #6 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2008 This is a classic Barolo, with excellent structure and harmony, mild tannins and balanced fruit. It is immediately approachable, but it also has a very long ageing potential. The grapes are sourced from family owned vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba (Ornato), Grinzane Cavour (Gustava), La Morra (Roncaglie) and Barolo - Novello (Ravera). The balance of the grapes comes...

In 1991, Pio Cesare purchased a small estate in Ser ralunga d’ Alba, close to the Ornato vineyard. This new estate is a perfect location, facing south, and could have been a great Barolo vineyard. Instead, they removed the nebbiolo vines and replaced with barbera. Ageing for twenty months in small French oak barrels as well as 25 hectolitre casks, contributes a sweetness and longevity of tannins. The colour is wonderful, typical of the barbera varietal. The palate is surprisingly supple, round and...

92 points James Suckling : "I drank a couple of bottles of 2007 Pio Cesare Barolo in two different restaurants while I was in Seoul for the last five days. They were both traditional Korean restaurants: Korean House and Son Soo Hun. The food was everything from a broad selection of Kimchi (fermented cabbage) to barbecued ribs and Korean steak. Korean food is so clean and flavorful. It goes really well with European reds. I find it goes less well with high alcohol, off dry reds from the New World...

The 2007 Barolo is inviting, sweet and open, yet has plenty of underlying tannins to provide support. It shows terrific balance in a style that reconciles the traditionalist leanings of this bottling with the ripe quality of the year. Sweet hints of tobacco, spices, leather and herbs add complexity on the textured yet grippy finish. Pio Cesare’s straight Barolo doesn’t seem to get the attention or spotlight it deserves, but it has truly been one of Piedmont’s under the radar jewels for some time...

Barolo is the most fascinating of all the Pio Cesare wines and features an air of aristocracy and a domineering personality. Yet the Barolo is rich with hidden hues enjoyed by those who take the time to savor the wine. Pio Cesare Barolo is intentionally "traditional", austere and important and a wine to be approached thoughtfully.