The Barbaresco 1978, Pio Cesare, had 13.5% alcohol. A small back label
indicated that it was aged in oak casks and bottled without filtering.
There were no cork or other issues, and the fill was in the low neck.
This was my only bottle, and it was stored properly since shortly
after release

The color was still quite intense with only a little age showing
around the rim. It had intense fruit, but not as much tar character as
a classic Barolo. There still was some medium tannin and plenty of
acidity. It had a full body and the finish was long. It likely would
hold at least a few years longer. This is a wine that should hold up
to most very rich meat and game, although I had it with prime beef
filet.
I have had very mixed tasting notes for Barolos and Barbarescos from
the 70s. Some very robust ones turned brown fairly early on and would
be completely undrinkable by now. Others, such as this one have aged
well -- and everything in between.

I had my last bottle of this in the late 90s. Very nice long lived
wines.

Everytime I see a bottle of Pio Cesare, I am reminded that in the late '70's
I used to love it. And the cost was always around $5 at the time. Now I
see it at the wine store in the $60+price. It was good, but not THAT good.
:-)) But, of course, I wouldn't know because that's a bit too much to spend
for me.
Dee


"Bill S." > wrote in message
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>I had my last bottle of this in the late 90s. Very nice long lived
> wines.