{"product_id":"barbaresco-pio-cesare-1969","title":"Barbaresco Pio Cesare 1969","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1881 by Cesare Pio, Pio Cesare is a defining winery located in the heart of Alba. The founder broke with contemporary tradition by choosing to bottle his wine rather than selling it in barrels. The estate's historic roots are evident in its wine cellar, which features walls dating back to the Roman era around 50 BC. Today, the winery is managed by the fifth generation, Federica Boffa and Cesare Benvenuto, who maintain a balance between tradition and modernity. Pio Cesare played a significant role in introducing the area's wines to a global audience, being among the first Italian producers to export seriously to the United Kingdom in the 1950s. The estate's historical significance is further highlighted by early accolades, including gold and silver medals from exhibitions in Asti in 1898, Turin in 1902, and Brussels in 1910, along with an export gold medal from Cuneo in 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1969 Denominazione di Origine Controllata red wine is produced exclusively from Nebbiolo, an Italian top grape variety predominantly cultivated in the Barolo and Barbaresco areas. The wine originates from Barbaresco, a classic district located in the Langhe hills east of Alba. Within this appellation, Pio Cesare owns the Il Bricco vineyard in Treiso, one of the highest-altitude sites in the area, where cooler temperatures influence the vines. The 1969 vintage received a score of 83 points and is described as having fine acidity, though slightly thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarbaresco is situated in Piedmont, a prestigious wine region in northwestern Italy bordered by the Alps. Translating to \"at the foot of the mountain,\" Piedmont is characterized by dramatic, steep hills that are frequently enveloped in thick autumn morning fog. This natural phenomenon protects the grapes and ensures a long, perfect ripening period. The region is celebrated for its small, passionate, family-run wineries with a profound focus on terroir, as well as its rich gastronomy, which includes the exclusive white truffles of Alba and local hazelnuts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pio Cesare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57040879747398,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-485_6df1f1dc-114c-4f5c-adef-3cc7bc67e24e.jpg?v=1785399388","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.eu\/products\/barbaresco-pio-cesare-1969","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}