Pio Cesare Ornato Barolo 2018

Classic Barolo. Drink now. silky tannins. Floral and herb notes. Pear, cherry, and red fruit flavors. Long finish. Return.

Intense and concentrated Barolo with supple tannins, ripe fruit, and a long life. Produced in limited quantities and in stellar vintages, it is a wine that rewards patience and careful consideration. though it may not be the most highly rated, it is a well-crafted and elegant wine that is sure to please.

Pale ruby wine with a garnet rim, featuring a well-rounded nose of cherry, oak, leather, chocolate, violet, and nuances of vanilla and star anise. The nose was the weakest aspect, with a lean, fresh but textured character. The palate was similarly balanced, with a lean bodied and dry texture, but a weak concentration and flat aftertaste. The tannins and bracing quality were firm, but the altogether highlight was disappointing, with a deduction of 0.5 points.