A slightly subdued nose, but a good amount of berry, vanilla and toasty oak character on the palate. Medium-bodied, with good fruit and a medium finish. Drink now. 500 cases made, 180 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

The Pio Cesare starts well; a fat opulent nose of rich fruit mixed with a strong mocha character. It is also big on the palate; plummy and powerful, with good acidity. Towards the end, however, the wine runs out of steam, and it finishes somewhat abruptly and with a slight sourness.——M.G.(12/31/2007)—— 85