Italy — wine

Cesanese del Piglio

Small Lazio DOCG in the Ciociaria hills south of Rome; produces the native Cesanese grape — a compelling medium-bodied red with wild cherry, spice and mineral — Italy's most overlooked DOCG.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Warm Lazio hills; Cesanese shows excellent dark cherry and spice.
2021 Cooler year; elegant and aromatic Cesanese with good freshness.
2020 Outstanding vintage; Cesanese shows unprecedented concentration and complexity.
2019 Classic expression; wild cherry, pepper and mineral in fine balance.
2018 Reliable vintage; approachable Cesanese for early drinking.