Pio Cesare: Barolo Ornato 2016

: Nebbiolo 100%

: rød, tør; 14,5% Vol.; Drikkemoden: 2025–2048

: velsmagende & krydret; saftig; struktureret

: Suckling: 98/100; Parker: 96/100; Decanter: 96/100; Galloni: 95+/100; Jeb Dunnuck: 95/100

: Italien, Piedmont

: Allergener: Sulfitter,

Tapperi / Importør: Pio Cesare, Via Cesare Balbo 6, 12051 Alba (Cuneo), Italien

Suckling om: Barolo Ornato

The blue fruit and freshness are impressive here. At the same time, there’s richness and focus with ripe fruit. Yet, it remains cool and bright. Superb center palate with great fruit and depth, but compact and focused. Needs three or four years to come together. 98/100

Parker om: Barolo Ornato

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. 96/100

Decanter om: Barolo Ornato

An understated toastiness gives way to dark cocoa, mint and rosemary, then liquorice and wet leaves. The palate is racy with steely firm tannins, tactile chalkiness, lingering sappy acidity and appetising porcini notes. A very umami Barolo. Ageing is predominantly in large cask with a small portion in barriques for the first 12 months. Pio Cesare has been producing an Ornato bottling since 1985. Recent vintages show more restraint and sophistication than in the past while staying true to the power and structure of this site. It is a great direction. 96/100

Galloni om: Barolo Ornato

The 2016 Barolo Ornato is a gorgeous wine. Moreover, it very clearly represents a shift towards a more classic style. I think this is the first time I have tasted the real character of Serralunga in Pio Cesare’s Ornato. I don’t mean the rich, oak-laden textures of the past, but the wild herbs, minerals and ferrous notes that are typical of so many wines in this sector of Serralunga. A wine of power and intensity, the Ornato is so impressive in 2016. It will need a few years to soften (at least), but there is plenty to look forward to. 95+/100

Jeb Dunnuck om: Barolo Ornato

The Ornato cru was first produced by the estate in 1985 from vines located in the southern area of Serralunga d’Alba. The 2016 Barolo Ornato has aromas of redcurrant, cedar, tar, and dried sage. The palate is firmly structured, with cherry pit, black tea, and stony earth. Patience will be rewarded for cellaring for 3-6 years. Drink 2025-2048. 95/100

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