Join Cesare Benvenuto of Pio Cesare for a showcase of wine from one of Piemonte's foremost family estates.
Event details
Piemonte is known for its rolling hills, dramatic vistas, unbeatable gastronomy and, of course, its complex and ageworthy red wines. Its reputation for the latter is in large part thanks to Pio Cesare, an historic estate that became one of the first to export Barolo and Barbaresco to the UK in the 1950s.
Join Cesare Benvenuto, the fifth generation of the family, for a tasting that will celebrate the best of Pio Cesare. This will include the lesser-known but complex "Piodilei" Chardonnay and a horizontal flight of Nebbiolo including the single-vineyard "Il Bricco", "Ornato" and "Mosconi" wines. Finally, you'll end the evening with a pair of back vintage Barolo and Barbaresco that will show off Nebbiolo's legendary ageability.
As ever, a selection of cheese, charcuterie and snacks will be served alongside the wines.
Example wine list
- Pio Cesare Piodilei Chardonnay Langhe DOC 2020
- Pio Cesare Barbaresco DOCG 2019
- Pio Cesare Barbaresco Il Bricco DOCG 2019
- Pio Cesare Barolo DOCG 2019
- Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato DOCG 2019
- Pio Cesare Barolo Mosconi DOCG 2019
- Pio Cesare Barolo DOCG 2013
- Pio Cesare Barbaresco DOCG 2012
About the speaker, Cesare Benvenuto
Cesare Benvenuto Pio is the fifth generation of the Pio Cesare family and he is carrying on the legacy of the family-run business, guiding and directing the winery with his cousin Federica after the passing of the 4th generation, Pio Boffa.
Since he was a child, Cesare has always shown a great interest and passion in the wine world joining his grandfather Giuseppe Boffa and his uncle Pio Boffa in September 2000. Today he manages the international sales for his family’s winery, travelling across the world to promote the highly regarded Pio Cesare wines as well as coordinating the different activities in the vineyards, in the cellar and in the administration office.
Booking terms and conditions
Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.
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Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.
Tasting level
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