Pio Cesare Barolo Mosconi 2019

98 Points, James Suckling – 97 Points, Wine Enthusiast

Mosconi is thought to be one of the true “grand crus” of the commune of Monforte d’Alba, itself one the most prestigious areas within Barolo. The Mosconi is always one of the most special throughout Italy, but in 2019 it was even more special as it was the last of the legendary master Pio Boffa. It’s a wonderful old-vine Nebbiolo that Wine Enthusiast wished “would never end” and James Suckling dubbed “Classic in the making.”

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95 Points, Parker’s Wine Advocate
Pio Cesare does a great job with its classic 2019 Barolo (in production since 1881). The bottom of the front label reads “Barolo Pio” in memory of the legendary Pio Boffa. He was a wine entrepreneur who gained the immediate respect and love of all those who knew him. This is a large production with fruit sourced from across seven vineyards in five villages. Despite those ambitious numbers, the wine remains strictly focused on bright Nebbiolo fruit with red cassis and aniseed. The finish is smooth with tannins that elegantly dissolve over the palate.

94 Points, James Suckling
Lovely perfumes of flowers, fresh strawberries and raspberries follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate with fine tannins that run the length of the wine. Citrus and spice undertones. Finishes long and intense. Tannic finish.

Pio Cesare has been producing wine for more than 100 years and through generations. The tradition began in 1881, when Pio Cesare started gathering grapes in his vineyards and purchasing those of some selected and reliable farmers in the hills of Barolo and Barbaresco districts. It has for the last 25 years, been the gold standard when it came to special, ageworthy Barolo. Seeing their name on the label is like a guarantee.

The winery only sources their Barolo from finest grapes and the output has always been limited due to the highest standards. The show was run forever by the exceptional Pio Boffa, but tragically the winemaker passed away due to a battle with Covid-19 in 2021. The 2019 Mosconi Barolo was the last Barolo he worked on and fittingly, it’s from a very special, very memorable vintage in 2019.

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