Pio Cesare
Barolo
Barolo
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Nebbiolo
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2042), within the full drinking arc.
Cellared records a drinking window beginning 2023, with a peak period from 2025 through 2042.
The ‘18 Barolo.
Pio Cesare Barolo 2018 from 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
Barolo Nebbiolo typically gives rose, red cherry and dried orange peel an earthy counterpoint, and this 2018 bottling should feel elegant but firmly structured. Expect brisk acidity and persistent tannins to frame the fruit, with a fine, slightly powdery texture across the palate. The listed peak spans 2025 through 2042 within a window to 2050; the finish should lengthen from cherry toward savory herb and a subtle tar-like note.
The 2018 vintage
Cellared lists this red wine from Barolo, Italy, vintage 2018.
About Pio Cesare
Pio Cesare crafts elegant, structured Barolo from prime hillside vineyards in Piedmont's Langhe, emphasizing classic Nebbiolo balance of fruit, earth, and firm tannins.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 60-65F (16-18C)
- Decanting
- Start with 45-60 minutes of air, then taste and adjust.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), bottle on its side.
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Frequently Asked
What temperature should I serve it at?
60-65F (16-18C)
Should I decant it?
Start with 45-60 minutes of air, then taste and adjust.
When should I open it?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2050. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2042. 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 food works well with it?
Try Braised veal shanks with gremolata, Wild mushroom risotto with truffles, Aged Pecorino with balsamic glaze.