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Blanc Langhe Sauvignon DOC wine — Pio Cesare winery — Dionysus
WhiteLangheDOC

Blanc Langhe Sauvignon DOC

by Pio Cesare · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationLangheDOC
TypeWhite
Grapes100% Sauvignon Blanc
VineyardNorth-facing slopes in Bricco di Treiso and Bossania in Trezzo Tinella; future plantings in Cissone, Alta Langa
LineSignature Whites
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Pio CesarePiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from cool, elevated sites in the Langhe. The vineyards occupy north-facing slopes in the historic Bricco di Treiso vineyard and at Bossania in Trezzo Tinella, with Cissone in Alta Langa identified as an additional future source. The wine emerged after the Pio family had accumulated 20 years of experience cultivating Sauvignon Blanc at higher elevations with fresher microclimates.

Grapes

100% Sauvignon Blanc, vinified as a varietal wine.

Vinification

Alcoholic fermentation begins in stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

Maturation is divided between French oak barriques and stainless steel; 50% of the barriques are new. A long period of bottle ageing precedes release.

Technical data

Langhe Sauvignon DOC. Produced every year in very small quantities.

Tasting profile

A Langhe expression of Sauvignon Blanc marked by moderate acidity and clear minerality. Complex, balanced aromas accompany substantial structure and persistence. It is approachable on release while retaining very long ageing potential.