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Pio Cesare Barolo 1999

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Winery:
Pio Cesare
Varietal:
Nebbiolo
Region:
Italy > Piedmont
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
2010 - 2020
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Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.

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If you waited a few years to open this you were happy. Nothing to complain about here.


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The colour is an intense glossy garnet, with orange reflections. The bouquet is ethereal, with hints of violets, blackberry jam, licorice and cloves. The palate is dry and austere, with a lingering hint of almonds. Likely to be the best Barolo normale of the recent string of excellent years. 91-93 points . - IWCBarolo is, without a doubt, the most fascinating and emotional of all our wines. It has an air of aristocracy and even a domineering personality. Yet our Barolo is rich with hidden hues, which are enjoyed by those who take the time to savour this wine. Our Barolo is intentionally traditional: read more...


 

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Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 149 on Oct-03


 

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Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 11/30/03


 

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