Pio Cesare Barolo Mosconi DOCG
Country
Italy
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
Piedmont
Grape Variety
Nebbiolo
vintage
2018 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Alcohol
14.50%
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
High
High
High
Tannin
High
High
High
2018 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
Produced in very small quantities since the 2015 vintage. Sourced from the last acquisition of 10 hectares at the Mosconi appellation in Monforte d’Alba, made by the 4th generation of our Family, Pio Boffa, for his 60th birthday. Supple, ripe fruit, complexity, soft tannins. May be appreciated immediately, but with a very long life.
wine score
95 points Wine Advocate
"Compared to the Ornato, the 2018 Barolo Mosconi (with fruit from Monforte d'Alba) shows a tighter and more compact quality with a direct, linear and powerful approach. The bouquet builds in vertical intensity, starting with tart fruit aromas and culminating with tar, rusted nail and camphor ash. That aromatic ascent comes at you quickly, and the wine ultimately settles on a very wide, all-encompassing performance."
94 points Wine Spectator
"Rich, with plum and cherry flavors, this Barolo also shows a savory side of eucalyptus, licorice and clove. Reveals viscosity to the texture as well as terrific balance. Ends with dense, refined tannins and lingering steeped fruit and savory notes. Best from 2025 through 2042."
98 points James Suckling
Subtle aromas of crushed stone and cherry with dried strawberry and white truffle, following through to a full body. Yet it is tight and very tannic with a fine-grained texture and a long, intense finish. A superb combination of structure and finesse. Very typical for Mosconi and the Ginestre area. Exceptional. Try after 2026.
Profile
Grape Blended
100% Nebbiolo
Palate
Big powerful structure, rich of ripe fruit, soft, spicy. Sweet and ripe tannins. Very long life.
Colour
Ruby red.
Aroma
Pretty aromas of cherry, rose and cola, with menthol, tar and tobacco flavors.
Palate
Big powerful structure, rich of ripe fruit, soft, spicy. Sweet and ripe tannins. Very long life.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
:Soft Cheese
:Pasta
:Barbecue
Product details
Pio Cesare Barolo Mosconi DOCG
Vineyards
From a small selection of the oldest Nebbiolo vines of our Family-owned vineyards at the Mosconi, in Monforte d’Alba, one of the most prestigious areas of the entire Barolo region, very well known for great complexity, elegance and longevity.
Vinification
In stainless steel tanks at high temperatures. Maceration for 30 days.
Ageing
In oak “botte” for about 30 months; a small amount in French oak barrels for the first 12 months.
Notes
Produced in very small quantities since the 2015 vintage. Sourced from the last acquisition of 10 hectares at the Mosconi appellation in Monforte d’Alba, made by the 4th generation of our Family, Pio Boffa, for his 60th birthday. Supple, ripe fruit, complexity, soft tannins. May be appreciated immediately, but with a very long life.
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