{"product_id":"2019-pio-cesare-ornato-barolo-docg-750ml","title":"2019 Pio Cesare 'Ornato' Barolo DOCG 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed. Stock is limited and availability may change.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePio 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted October 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBright, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Raffaele Vecchione, WinesCritic.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted August 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRich 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted November 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDark 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted August 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2025-2045\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted April 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted December 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nebbiolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barolo, Piemonte\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serralunga d'Alba\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cascina Ornato\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large oak botti for about 30 months, with a small portion in French oak barriques for the first 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023-2045\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Joval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52394105667886,"sku":"1883294719","price":261.18,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/Barolo__Ornato.jpg?v=1785981349","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2019-pio-cesare-ornato-barolo-docg-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}