{"product_id":"barolo-pio-cesare-1961","title":"Barolo Pio Cesare 1961","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced by the historic Pio Cesare estate, this 1961 Barolo originates from the heart of Alba. The winery was founded in 1881 when Cesare Pio made the unconventional decision to bottle his wine rather than sell it in barrels, establishing one of Piedmont's most defining wine houses. The estate's cellars are steeped in history, featuring walls that date back to the Roman era around 50 BC. Pio Cesare also played a crucial role in building the international reputation of the area, being among the first Italian producers to export extensively to the United Kingdom in the 1950s. Today, the estate is managed by the fifth generation, Federica Boffa and Cesare Benvenuto, who maintain the house's balance of tradition and modernity. The historical significance of the producer is reflected on the label, which proudly displays early medals from exhibitions in Alba, Asti, Torino, and Bruxelles between 1898 and 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is crafted in Piedmont, a renowned wine region in northwestern Italy bordered by the Alps. The landscape is characterized by the dramatic, steep hills of the Langhe subregion, where thick autumn fog naturally protects the vineyards. Within this terroir-focused region lies the prestigious Barolo appellation, located southwest of Alba. The 1961 vintage from this area achieved a score of 94 points and is described as dense and intense, reflecting the distinct microclimates of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Denominazione di Origine Controllata red wine is made entirely from Nebbiolo, an Italian top grape celebrated for yielding elegant wines with significant structural depth. The grape is deeply tied to the Barolo and Barbaresco appellations. Pio Cesare utilizes Nebbiolo to craft both their classic Barolo, which blends fruit from various traditional crus, and their single-vineyard expressions. This specific 1961 release was bottled at 13.5 percent alcohol in a traditional 720ml format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pio Cesare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57417110454598,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1343_8b7fab3c-e20a-46b9-93b3-ecb96dfac658.jpg?v=1789996399","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.dk\/en\/products\/barolo-pio-cesare-1961","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}