# Barolo Ornato (2019)

- **Producer:** Pio Cesare
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €109
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, rose, red plum, red cherry, black plum, cedar, chocolate, vanilla, forest floor, tobacco, earth, leather

## About this wine

Barolo Ornato 2019 by Pio Cesare is a single-vineyard Barolo DOCG from Piedmont, Italy. It is crafted exclusively from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown on the historic Ornato estate in Serralunga d'Alba. This vineyard is recognized for its terroir that produces wines with significant structure and longevity. Pio Cesare, a family-owned winery since 1881, emphasizes a winemaking philosophy of minimal intervention to highlight the individuality of each vineyard. The 2019 vintage benefited from a warm, balanced growing season with a late harvest, allowing for optimal Nebbiolo ripeness.

## Interesting facts

- Ornato was Pio Cesare's first single-vineyard Barolo, released in 1985.
- The Ornato vineyard is one of the most prestigious in Serralunga d'Alba.
- Pio Cesare owns the largest portion of the Ornato vineyard.
- The 2019 harvest in Ornato began on October 13th.

## Food pairing

The wine's significant tannins and full body are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game. The wine's inherent structure can stand up to robust flavors, while its complexity can echo or contrast with earthy notes from mushrooms or herbs.

## Wine making process

The Barolo Ornato 2019 undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks with a 30-day maceration period on the skins. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 30 months. The primary aging vessel is large Slavonian oak casks (botti), with a portion of the wine also spending the first 12 months in French oak barriques. This aging process is designed to mature the wine and integrate its components.