2008 Pio Cesare Barbaresco Marilyn Monroe Collection has been run by Paul

has been run by Paul and Lorette Valade for over thirty years

Ideal pairings include robust meat dishes like beef brisket

coupled with a deep respect for their terroir

a path that we follow willingly

Just as bees bring balance to the local environment

2008 Pio Cesare Barbaresco Marilyn Monroe Collection has been run by PaulFrom: Piedmont, Italy Varietal: Nebbiolo Critical Acclaim: Moderately saturated medium red. Perfumed, high pitched aromas and flavors of raspberry, redcurrant, rose petal, tobacco, orange peel and exotic spices. Juicy, dense and suave, with a light touch thanks to superb inner mouth energy. Finishes firmly tannic, long and perfumed, with the structure for a slow evolution in bottle. Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, 90 92 points (November,