Pio Cesare Barbera d'Alba Fides Vigna Mosconi DOC
Piemonte, Italy
Vintage:2022 (Current)
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Reviews
JamesSuckling.com 95 Points
A very linear and tight single-vineyard barbera with flint, spice, black licorice and dark fruit aromas that follow through to a medium body with vivid fine tannins and a bright finish. A very serious wine with polish and structure. Drink or hold.
Jeb Dunnuck 93 Points
Coming from Vigna Mosconi from the oldest vines now, the 2022 Barbera D'Alba Superiore Fides is a deeper purple/magenta color and is a more serious expression of Barbera. It’s raised the same way as the classic Barbera but sees a longer time in bottle prior to release. The nose opens to notes of lavender, fresh blue and black berries, fresh herbal spice, and peppercorn. The palate is approachable upfront, with a ripe, medium to full-bodied richness, but it has structure to age and has a lovely, graceful finish. Drink 2025-2035.
Overview
The Pio Cesare family’s unique winemaking method stresses minimal intervention to produce wines of particularly supple flavor expression. A ceaseless devotion to the individuality of each of the region’s wines informs Pio Cesare's choices in the cellar: shorter maceration, separate lot fermentation, judicious selection for barrel and large cask aging, and bottling schedules determined by the ideal structure of each wine. This allows Pio Cesare to craft wines of varying weight, ageability and drinkability as determined by the vineyard rather than market fashion.
Year after year, the wines of Pio Cesare are recognized for their consistency and regional expression. From world-class Barolo and Barbaresco to crisp Cortese and sweet Moscato, the wines of Pio Cesare offer exceptional quality and variety.
Winemaking
The pinnacle of Pio Cesare's Barbera range, fruit for this single-vineyard Barbera Superiore is sourced from the family-owned Mosconi vineyard in Monforte d'Alba, first produced in the 2017 vintage. “Fides”, or “faith” in Latin, continues to represent the great longtime faith of our family in the Barbera grapes planted and grown in very prestigious areas.
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. There is skin contact maceration for 30 days. Right after the drawing off, the wine rests 20 months in oak "botti", while a small amount rests in French oak barrels. Extremely low yields combined with a strict grape selection result in a very small production.
Tasting Notes
Full body, balance and concentration. Ripe fruit with a spicy edge. Can be laid down for a very long life in the cellar.
Technical Information
Varietals: 100% Barbera