Thursday, January 3, 2008

Pio Cesare Barbera d' Alba 2004 (Piemonte)


A straight-forward Barbera from a 4th generation family winery. Pio Cesare, known for their outstanding single vineyard Barolo's, Barbaresco's and Barbera's, don't let their winemaking skills wane with their multi-vineyard varietals. The grapes for their Barbera come from selected vineyards in the villages of Monforte and Castiglione Falletto and from grapes in Pio’s vineyards in the villages of Serralunga and Treiso. Aged for 2 years in French and Slovenian Oak, their Barbera has an intense ruby color with garnet reflections. The nose is full with fresh, ripe fruit, and the finish is long and smooth.

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