{"product_id":"barbaresco-pio-cesare-1974","title":"Barbaresco Pio Cesare 1974","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1974 Barbaresco by Pio Cesare originates from the heart of Alba, where the estate's cellars feature walls dating back to the Roman era, around 50 BC. Founded in 1881 when Cesare Pio made the unconventional decision to bottle his wine rather than sell it in barrels, the estate has grown into one of the most defining producers in Piedmont. Today, the winery is run by the fifth generation, with Federica Boffa and her cousin Cesare Benvenuto continuing a legacy that bridges tradition and modernity. Pio Cesare was also among the first Italian estates to seriously export to the United Kingdom in the 1950s, helping to establish the region's international reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Denominazione di Origine Controllata wine is produced in Barbaresco, a classic area located in the Langhe hills east of Alba within the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Piedmont, bordered by the Alps, is renowned for its steep hills often blanketed in thick autumn morning fog, which protects the vineyards and ensures a long ripening period. The Barbaresco appellation, encompassing villages such as Neive, Treiso, and San Rocco Seno d’Elvio, is known for yielding wines that serve as an elegant counterpart to Barolo. The 1974 vintage in this area is described as rustic and uneven.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is made from Nebbiolo, a premier Italian grape variety deeply rooted in Piedmont and the defining varietal of both Barolo and Barbaresco, known for producing elegant wines with great structure. Pio Cesare owns the Il Bricco estate in Treiso, one of the highest-altitude vineyards in the Barbaresco appellation, where cooler temperatures influence the harvest. The wine was vinified and bottled by the producer within the designated production zone. It is presented in a 72-centiliter bottle with an alcohol content of 13.5 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pio Cesare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57404036251974,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1278_d4c76d05-9c8b-4190-a881-abac7ac2fee2.jpg?v=1789732195","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.nl\/en\/products\/barbaresco-pio-cesare-1974","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}