Joblot, Givry Clos Cellier Moines other_regions_italy Pio Cesare’s 1990 Barolo is

Pio Cesare’s 1990 Barolo is one of the protagonists of the Barolo Boom years that would soon follow this legendary vintage

thanks to integrated tannins

Giuseppe Quintarelli's namesake 2008 Rosso del Bepi (made well before this legendary figure would pass away in 2012) is made in the so-called average vintages when Amarone is not produced

the tannins are refined and fine-grained

with complicating honey and mineral qualities

Joblot, Givry Clos Cellier Moines other_regions_italy Pio Cesare’s 1990 Barolo isA slightly riper but not roasted or jammy nose offers up notes of plum, cassis, dark cherry, spice and a dollop of wood. The exceptionally rich bigger bodied flavors brim with sappy dry extract before concluding in a rustic, very firm and serious finish. Patience is strongly recommended as this is borderline old school in demeanor. (91 93) 2031+