2019 Pio Cesare 'Ornato' Barolo DOCG 750ml

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Overview

Pio Cesare Ornato Barolo DOCG is the first single-vineyard Barolo produced by the Pio family, first released in 1985. It comes from Cascina Ornato in Serralunga d'Alba, one of the most historic and prestigious areas of Barolo, known for Nebbiolo with structure, tannin, freshness and longevity.

The 2019 vintage is powerful, concentrated and deeply age-worthy, combining Serralunga drive with the refinement of Pio Cesare's long-established house style. Produced in small quantities, Ornato is one of the estate's most important Barolo releases.

Vineyard

The wine is made from a small selection of Nebbiolo from Pio Cesare's family-owned Cascina Ornato vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba. This site is recognised for producing Barolo with depth, firm tannins, freshness and long cellar potential.

Winemaking

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at high temperatures, with 30 days of maceration. The wine is aged in large oak botti for about 30 months, with a small portion matured in French oak barriques for the first 12 months.

Critic Reviews

97 Points - Falstaff
Tasted October 2023
Bright, shiny ruby. Aromas of toast, mint, raspberry, rosehip and cardamom. Deep, complex and salty on the palate, arriving in several waves with a long, juicy finish.

97 Points - Raffaele Vecchione, WinesCritic.com
Tasted August 2023
Rich and complex, with jasmine, black plum, blackberry, bergamot, citronella, vetiver, sandalwood, cumin and toasted hazelnut. Medium-full bodied, with polished tannins and a classic, Mediterranean finish. Best from 2026.

96 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Tasted November 2023
Dark cherry, forest floor herbs, flowers and savoury spices. Sturdy and well structured, with class, depth and the potential to open further with age. Drink 2028-2045.

95 Points - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
Tasted August 2023
Drinking Window: 2025-2045

94 Points - The Wine Front
Tasted April 2024

94 Points - Wine Spectator
Tasted December 2023

Specifications

• Vintage: 2019
• Variety: Nebbiolo
• Region: Barolo, Piemonte
• Village: Serralunga d'Alba
• Vineyard: Cascina Ornato
• Country: Italy
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Sweetness: Dry
• Maturation: Large oak botti for about 30 months, with a small portion in French oak barriques for the first 12 months
• Drinking Window: 2023-2045