Pio Cesare has been bottling wine for over 100 years. The business was founded in 1881 by Pio Cesare, who farmed his own vines and also purchased additional grapes from growers in Barolo and Barbaresco. The winery is today managed by Pio Boffa, the great-grandson of Pio Cesare.

“With fruit from Serralunga d’Alba, the Pio Cesare 2016 Barolo Ornato offers a stunning presentation in this classic vintage. The bouquet shows small berry fruits and cassis, all framed by crushed stone, forest floor, blue flower and candied orange skin. There is a dusty mineral note to this wine as well, with terrific intensity on both the nose and the palate. The Ornato kicks in with finely integrated tannins and acidity that holds all those fruit flavors high and tall. What we have here is a standout Barolo that is staunchly vertical, linear and upfront. Some 10,000 bottles were produced.” – 96 points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

“This fine site in Serralunga is elevated at 380 metres, which may explain the wine’s finesse. Very ripe sour cherries dominate the nose, which is perfumed and lifted, with a touch of vanilla beneath the soaring fruit. It’s taut and sleek, with high acidity but no greenness. The tannins are well integrated, so the texture is polished. It’s still tight and undoubtedly complex, with hints of tobacco and coffee. The balance is impeccable and this will go the distance. Although it may be accessible young, this will develop more nuances with further ageing. Long minty finish.” – 95 Points, Decanter Magazine

In-Store Pickup
If you want to pickup your order, it will be available the next day. Please contact us for rush orders.

Local Delivery
Orders made before 9am are eligible for same-day delivery. All orders made after 9am will be next day delivery. No delivery offered on Sundays.

Shipping
5 – 7 days within Alberta.