- Last updated on April 3, 2023
Welcome! This is our Pio Cesare Barolo review.
Pio Cesare Barolo is a premium red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy.
Made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, this wine is a true expression of the region’s winemaking heritage.
The wine is aged for 30 months in French oak barrels, resulting in a complex and elegant wine.
Find below our Pio Cesare Barolo full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Pio Cesare Barolo Review
- Brand: Cantina Pio Cesare
- Grape Varietal:Â Nebbiolo
- Region:Â Italy, Piemonte
- Tasting Notes: Cherry & Plum fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Aroma Collector / 59-68 °F (15-20 °C) / Decant 1 hr
- Store: Up to 20 Years
- Price Range: ~$80
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pio Cesare Barolo review: What's its color?
Pio Cesare Barolo has a deep garnet color with brick-red reflections, indicating its age and complexity.
When swirled, the wine leaves long and slow legs on the glass, indicating its full-bodied nature.
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Pio Cesare Barolo taste like?
Pio Cesare Barolo is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes and aged 30 months in French oak barrels.
On the nose, it offers a complex bouquet of red and dark fruit, such as cherry and plum, along with earthy notes of leather, tobacco, and spice.
There are also hints of floral notes, such as violet, adding a touch of elegance to the wine.
Is Pio Cesare Barolo sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Pio Cesare Barolo wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Pio Cesare Barolo review: Which food pairs well with it?
Pio Cesare Barolo pairs well with a range of dishes, including roasted meats, such as lamb and beef.
It pairs also very well with rich and hearty pasta dishes, such as mushroom risotto, beef ragù or truffle tagliolini.
The wine also pairs well with aged cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, and dark chocolate.
Pio Cesare Barolo review: What's its alcohol content?
Pio Cesare Barolo wine’s alcohol content is 14.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Pio Cesare Barolo wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Cantina Pio Cesare?
Here is an extract from a review on Cantina Pio Cesare:
“The Pio Cesare winery was founded in 1881, by Cesare Pio.
He was a very successful entrepreneur and was inspired to produce a small and select quantity of wines from the hills of Barolo and Barbaresco for himself, his family, friends, and customers.
Cesare Pio was dedicated to the terroir of the Piedmont region and to producing wines of the highest quality.“
Conclusion
Pio Cesare Barolo is an exceptional wine that truly represents the quality of Piedmont winemaking in the Barolo region.
The wine’s complex aromas and flavors, as well as its smooth texture and well-integrated tannins, make it a wine to be savored and appreciated.
Its versatility in food pairings also makes it an excellent choice for a variety of occasions, whether enjoyed with a hearty meal or on its own.
Pio Cesare Barolo is a must-try for any wine enthusiast and is a testament to the quality of Italian winemaking.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
