{"product_id":"il-bricco-2018-barbaresco-docg-pio-cesare","title":"Il Bricco 2018 Barbaresco DOCG Pio Cesare","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIl Bricco 2018 Barbaresco DOCG Pio Cesare: elegance and power from Nebbiolo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIl Bricco 2018 Barbaresco DOCG Pio Cesare\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wine of great personality, expression of a careful selection of \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo 100%\u003c\/strong\u003e coming from Cascina Il Bricco, in the Municipality of Treiso. The signature of Pio Cesare is recognized in an authoritative and precise style, capable of uniting depth, structure, and a refined reading of the territory. It is a limited production, made only in the years considered most interesting, designed for those seeking an important Barbaresco, suitable for a long and harmonious evolution over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBarbaresco DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e denomination is among the most prestigious in Piedmont and finds one of its most recognizable expressions in the Municipality of Treiso. In this context, \u003cstrong\u003eIl Bricco 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e is born from vineyards owned by the Pio family, enhanced through a selection of the most mature grapes. The result is a structured and concentrated wine, with a classic imprint but at the same time rich and enveloping. The vinification in steel and aging of about 30 months in French oak contribute to defining a complex, solid, and well-constructed profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the eye, it presents the typical color of Nebbiolo, tending towards garnet and capable of evolving over time into deeper shades. The bouquet is rich in ripe fruit, spices, and elegant sensations that accompany a wide and persuasive olfactory weave. On the palate, \u003cstrong\u003eIl Bricco 2018 Barbaresco DOCG Pio Cesare\u003c\/strong\u003e shows structure, softness, and sweet and mature tannins, in a balance that favors the richness of the sip without sacrificing freshness and tension. The finish is long, persistent, and suitable for a highly interesting evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Barbaresco pairs easily with structured and flavorful dishes from Piedmontese and Italian cuisine. It is ideal with braised dishes, roasts, game, oven-baked fillet, tajarin with meat ragù, and aged cheeses. Its substance and tannic weave allow it to support important preparations, while the spicy component makes it interesting even with rich dishes and slow cooking. \u003cstrong\u003eIl Bricco 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e is perfect for a celebratory table or an important dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo best appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eIl Bricco 2018 Barbaresco DOCG Pio Cesare\u003c\/strong\u003e, a serving temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e18-20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. In a youthful phase, it can benefit from an early opening or a brief oxygenation, useful for enhancing the aromas and making the tannic weave more relaxed. Over time, the wine will offer an even more complex and multifaceted reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIl Bricco 2018 Barbaresco DOCG Pio Cesare\u003c\/strong\u003e is a choice of great value for those wishing to buy wine online focusing on an iconic denomination, a historic winery, and a label capable of combining strength and elegance. The limited production, selected origin, and rich and long-lasting style make it an ideal Barbaresco for the cellar, for an important gift, or to accompany special moments. It is a wine that unites prestige, territoriality, and evolutionary potential, with a clear and recognizable personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Pio Cesare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56658717606274,"sku":"61a8fb764d","price":112.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/il-bricco-Barbaresco-Sorrento-PioCesare.png?v=1779200473","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/da\/products\/il-bricco-2018-barbaresco-docg-pio-cesare-da","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}