Pio Cesare
Barolo Ornato
Ornato cru, Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Nebbiolo
Where it is, October 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2044.
The ‘18 Barolo Ornato.
Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2018 is a Nebbiolo from Ornato cru, Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo, Italy.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2018 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Pio Cesare's 2018 Barolo Ornato is a Nebbiolo from Ornato cru, Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo, Italy.
About Pio Cesare
Pio Cesare's Barolo Ornato is a Nebbiolo from Ornato cru, Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo, Italy.
From the cellar: pair with
Braised beef short ribs with porcini jus
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Roasted duck breast with cherry reduction
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano with balsamic figs
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2018?
Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2018 is a Nebbiolo from Ornato cru, Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo, Italy.
What does Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2018 taste like?
Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2018 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2053. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2044. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2018?
Pair this wine with Braised beef short ribs with porcini jus; Roasted duck breast with cherry reduction; or Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano with balsamic figs.