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Pio Cesare

www.piocesare.it

Winner of 8 Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Awards

The Pio Cesare estate enjoys a long family tradition dating back to 1881. Throughout the generations the wines have been made to the same exacting family standards producing consistently excellent wines. Current owner Pio Boffa has inherited a history of commitment to quality and enhanced it further with the introduction of some modern techniques, like using barriques as well as botti in different proportions for his Barolos and Barbarescos, including the much awarded Barolo "Ornato" and Barbaresco "Il Bricco". Indeed, all Pio Cesare wines, including its Barberas and Dolcettos, are benchmark examples of their appellations.

Gambero Rosso Help What is Gambero Rosso?

The Gambero Rosso Wine Guide is considered the Bible of Italian wines. For the 2007 guide, a panel of wine experts tasted 16,000 wines from over 2000 Italian Wineries and awarded just 282 wines the top accolade of 'Tre Bicchieri'.

Website: www.gamberorosso.it

Grignolino del Monferrato

Vintage: 2008
Production Area: Alba
Classification: DOC
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume: 750ml

Light red garnet with dry, spicy and pepper aromas, and a raspberry flavour with delicate and persistent character.

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$Dolcetto d\'Alba DOC$

Dolcetto d'Alba DOC

Vintage: 2008
Production Area: Alba
Classification: DOC
Alcohol: 13%
Volume: 750ml

An intense aroma, distinct and delicately grapey, with a hint of raspberry and pepper. A dry, supple and lively flavour, with red currant and blueberry overtones.

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$Barbera d\'Alba DOC$

Barbera d'Alba DOC

Vintage: 2007
Production Area: Alba
Classification: DOC
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume: 750ml

A unique wine, full and brave, rich and aristocratic, yet soft and supple.

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Langhe Rosso DOC Il Nebbio

Vintage: 2009
Production Area: Alba
Classification: DOC
Varietal: Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 13%
Volume: 750ml

Red currant flavours, with almost sweet fruit. The tannins are soft and round, enhancing the fresh and mellow character. Crisp and young, with medium structure.

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