Pio Cesare Mosconi Barolo DOCG 2019

Pio Cesare Mosconi Barolo DOCG 2019 is a prestigious red from old vines (planted in 1947 and 1971) in Monforte d'Alba, Piedmont. This single-"cru" Barolo stands out for its robust structure, silky tannins and great ageing potential, typically recommended for drinking between 2025 and 2045.

The Wine Advocate
RP 96

Reviewed by: Monica Larner

 The Pio Cesare 2019 Barolo Mosconi (with 6,685 bottles and larger formats on the market) delivers the structure and longevity of Monforte d'Alba Nebbiolo. I also pick up a saline mineral or rusty-iron tone wrapping a core of wild berries and blackcurrant. Mosconi always strikes me as very linear and direct, and that special sharpness is what I like most in this vintage.

Tasting Note (James Suckling)

Aromas: Described as extremely floral, with striking notes of violets and roses, with dark fruit and elegant touches of sandalwood and cedar. Notes of flint were also detected.

Palate: A medium- to full-bodied wine of great elegance.

Finish: Long and "almost endless".

Drinking Recommendation: Suckling suggests drinking from 2027.

Tasting Note (Wine Spectator)

Fruit Profile: Centred on ripe, vibrant cherry and raspberry notes.

Complexity: The wine gains depth with layers of iron, liquorice and tar.

Structure and Finish: A solid backbone and a long, intense finish marked by a saline thread (minerality).

Balance: Described as a ripe wine that nonetheless keeps a sense of restraint and elegance.