Established in 1881, the esteemed Piedmontese producer of Barolo and Barbaresco is run by fifth-generation members of the family— Federica and Cesare, the late Pio Boffa’s daughter and nephew, respectively. The family’s 170-acre collection of prized parcels of varying exposures, combined with restrained yields and a focus on quality over quantity (production is intentionally limited to roughly 40,000 cases each year) allow Pio Cesare to produce traditional expressions of the Langhe’s diverse terroirs. A classic style Barolo. Excellent structure, harmony, and elegance. Soft tannins and balanced fruit. Approachable, but with a very long aging potential. Barolo is a great wine, which should not be described as a “basic” or “regular” Barolo, simply because it does not have any additional indication on the label.

Wine Advocate 95 Pts "Pio Cesare does a great job with its classic 2019 Barolo (in production since 1881). The bottom of the front label reads "Barolo Pio" in memory of the legendary Pio Boffa. He was a wine entrepreneur who gained the immediate respect and love of all those who knew him. He passed away tragically during the COVID-19 pandemic just as the vaccines were being rolled out. This is a large production of about 70,000 bottles with fruit sourced from across seven vineyards in five villages. Despite those ambitious numbers, the wine remains strictly focused on bright Nebbiolo fruit with red cassis and aniseed. The finish is smooth with tannins that elegantly dissolve over the palate."