{"product_id":"pio-cesare-nebbiolo-langhe-2022","title":"Pio Cesare Nebbiolo Langhe 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBottega Pio Cesare, founded in 1881 in Alba, Piedmont, blends venerable Piedmontese tradition with refined French techniques. Esteemed for Barolo and Barbaresco, the estate also crafted the Langhe Nebbiolo as a more youthful, accessible expression of Nebbiolo, showcasing the region’s elegance and Pio Cesare’s commitment to quality across styles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis Langhe Nebbiolo was produced by Pio Cesare’s longstanding winemaking team, who uphold the estate’s philosophy of minimal intervention, precision sourcing, and meticulous craftsmanship. Their approach includes clean stainless steel vinification and balanced oak influence to ensure purity of fruit and regional expression, while maintaining the structure and finesse emblematic of Piedmont\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe grapes come from family-owned vineyards in La Morra, Serralunga d’Alba, Diano d’Alba, and other Langhe sites, located at moderate altitudes with calcareous-clay soils and distinct diurnal temperature shifts. These conditions favor slow ripening, preserving acidity, delicate aromatics, and Nebbiolo’s classic structure—yielding a wine that is both expressive and refined \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe grapes undergo temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation with about 20 days of skin contact. Aging lasts approximately 30 months in French oak—20% in small barriques and 80% in large casks (“botti”)—imparting texture and depth while preserving Nebbiolo’s floral lift and structural clarity \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe wine presents intense ripe berry fruit, delicate tannins, and a refined fragrance. Aromas include strawberries, raspberries, cedar, and light spice. The palate is rich yet elegant, with fine-grained tannins and a long, bright finish. The texture is supple with aromatic lift and structural balance tapering into a graceful close \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePair with roasted red meats, pasta with ragù, game terrines, aged cheeses, or earthy stews. Its savory character, fine tannins, and balance make it ideal for dishes rooted in Piedmontese cuisine \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe at around 16–18 °C (61–64 °F) in a medium to large red wine glass. Decanting for 15–20 minutes helps release aromatics and soften the structure, enhancing the wine’s elegance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBest enjoyed between 2025 and 2030. With proper cellaring, the wine may age gracefully for up to 8 years, during which time tannins integrate and nuanced tertiary notes—like dried herbs or forest floor—emerge \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e100% Nebbiolo \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e14.5% \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922266177750,"sku":null,"price":248.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/PioCesareNebbioloLanghe.png?v=1773667902","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/pio-cesare-nebbiolo-langhe-2022","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}