Pio Cesare Barbaresco Pio 2021

The Pio Cesare 2017 Barbaresco is subtle and fine in personality, yet there is plenty of Nebbiolo elegance and complexity. Past vintages of this wine have shown tremendous consistency when it comes to their internal finesse, and this warm and more challenging vintage is no different. This is a fine achievement in itself. Crisp cherry and cassis follow the spices, fire ash, tobacco and dried lavender flowers. Perhaps the tannic power of the wine is more robust, but not by too much. (Monica Larner)