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Pio Cesare Barolo 2003
Pio Cesare Barolo 2003

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Pio Cesare Barolo 2003


Nebbiolo

from Piedmont, Italy

red wine
collectible wine
Wine Spectator 92 point ratingWine Spectator 92 point rating
The Wine Advocate 91 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 91 point rating
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2005
Wine Spectator 2005 Barolo 93 point ratingWine Spectator 2005 Barolo 93 point rating
The Wine Advocate 2005 Barolo 91 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2005 Barolo 91 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 2005 Barolo 91 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2005 Barolo 91 point rating
2004
Wine Spectator 2004 Barolo 94 point ratingWine Spectator 2004 Barolo 94 point rating
2001
Wine Spectator 2001 Barolo 94 point ratingWine Spectator 2001 Barolo 94 point rating
The Wine Advocate 2001 Barolo 90 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2001 Barolo 90 point rating
1999
International Wine Cellar 1999 Barolo 93 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 1999 Barolo 93 point rating
1998
Wine Spectator 1998 Barolo 92 point ratingWine Spectator 1998 Barolo 92 point rating
1997
Wine Spectator 1997 Barolo 95 point ratingWine Spectator 1997 Barolo 95 point rating
The Wine Advocate 1997 Barolo 91 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 1997 Barolo 91 point rating
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winemaker's notes:

The Nebbiolo grapes used to produce this Barolo come from Pio Cesare's family vineyards around the village of Serralunga d’Alba. Their own grapes account for about 70% of their production, and they also source grapes from the most favorable areas in Castiglione Falletto and Monforte, using the same sources they have been using for the last hundred years. These are growers with whom Pio Cesare has been dealing for generations. Their Barolo has always been produced through careful blending of grapes from different vineyards. The grapes from Serralunga give a full body, the ones from Castiglione Falletto offer an ethereal and tempting nose, and those from Monforte provide class and a refined nature.

The color is an intense glossy garnet, with orange reflections. The bouquet is ethereal, with hints of violets, blackberry jam, licorice and cloves. The palate is dry and austere, with a lingering hint of almonds.

critical acclaim:

"The 2003 Barolo is a terrific effort and once again demonstrates the advantage of blending fruit from various sources, especially in challenging vintages. Initially reticent, the wine gradually opens to reveal gorgeous notes of smoke, tar, roses and scorched earth on a linear, classically-built frame. This pure, sweet Barolo offers outstanding balance, well-integrated tannins and an engaging personality. Given the price differential with the Ornato, the savvy consumer will want to pay close attention to the estate’s Barolo normale in 2003. It is a superb effort, yet is likely to fly under the radar screen. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023."

91 Points

The Wine Advocate

"Has fabulous blackberry and mineral, with hints of toasty oak. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long, long finish. Very concentrated, yet racy and structured. Resembles the 2000. Gorgeous. Best after 2009. 6,000 cases made."

92 Points

Wine Spectator

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