Federica Boffa herself has said with firm assertation that the Piodilei “tastes like Burgundy.”

An incredibly, complex and vibrant Piemontese Chardonnay. Originally championed by Pio Boffa himself, it is one of the first barrel-fermented and aged Italian Chardonnays.

It is flinty and mineral driven, with baked apple, hazelnut, button mushrooms and a touch of smoke.

“Lots of pretty, bright fruit with sliced cooked apple, lemon and a hint of vanilla. Bitter lemon also. It’s full-to medium-bodied with steely tannins and a bright, flinty finish. Drink or hold.” 94 points, James Suckling, September 2022

“The Pio Cesare 2019 Langhe Chardonnay Piodilei offers toasted almond, crushed flint and some of the fine-tuning that comes thanks to an extra year of bottle age. The bouquet focuses on stone fruit, honey, vanilla and pastry cream.” 93 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, August 2022