ORNATO 2018 BAROLO D.O.C.G. Pio Cesare

Ornato 2018 Barolo DOCG Pio Cesare: elegance and power from Serralunga d'Alba

ORNATO 2018 BAROLO D.O.C.G. by Pio Cesare is a red wine from Piedmont with a strong personality, produced in small quantities and only in particularly fine vintages. It is born from a careful selection of Nebbiolo grapes from the Cascina Ornato, in the territory of Serralunga d’Alba, one of the most renowned areas of Barolo for its structure, depth, and extraordinary capacity for evolution. It is a label designed for those seeking an authoritative, intense Barolo that is destined to last over time.

Territory and wine style

The origin from Serralunga d’Alba clearly defines the profile of this Barolo DOCG: a wine with a rigorous structure, significant tannic texture, and a freshness that supports its longevity. The Cascina Ornato represents one of the historic crus of the Pio Cesare family and interprets the character of Nebbiolo in this area in a classic and faithful manner. The vinification in steel and the long aging in French and Slavonian oak barrels, with a small part in barriques, contribute to building a balance between power, complexity, and aromatic definition.

Tasting notes

ORNATO 2018 BAROLO D.O.C.G. expresses an intense and deep profile, with a typically garnet color in the glass. On the nose, it offers rich and articulated sensations, with aromas that evolve over time and reveal the noble nature of Nebbiolo. On the palate, it is decisive, structured, and concentrated, with dense and persistent tannins, a well-present presence of freshness, and a long finish. It is a wine that favors energy, solidity, and aging potential over immediacy, and it reveals its best with the passing of years.

Recommended pairings

This Barolo pairs coherently with rich and flavorful dishes from Piedmontese and Italian cuisine. It is ideal with braised dishes, significant roasts, game, meat stews, and tajarin with ragù, but it also pairs well with aged cheeses and structured dishes based on mushrooms or truffles. Its tannic strength and depth make it perfect for recipes capable of supporting an important wine like ORNATO 2018 BAROLO D.O.C.G..

Serving temperature

The ideal serving temperature for ORNATO 2018 BAROLO D.O.C.G. is between 18 and 20°C. To best appreciate its evolution, it may be useful to open it in advance of serving, to promote oxygenation and full aromatic expression. In the presence of young bottles, a brief decanting may be advantageous.

Why buy it

Choosing ORNATO 2018 BAROLO D.O.C.G. means bringing into your cellar a Barolo of great prestige, an authentic expression of a historic cru and an iconic winery like Pio Cesare. It is a wine that combines territorial identity, structure, and evolutionary perspective, ideal for both a personal collection and special occasions. Those looking to purchase wine online with attention to quality will find here an authoritative, classic label of strong oenological value.