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$82.99−19%($110.65/ℓ)
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Technical information
- Producer
- Ceretto
- Name
- Barolo DOCG
- Variety
- Nebbiolo
- Vintage
- 2018
- Gradation
- 14.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of rose, cherry, spices, licorice
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, long maceration
- Aging
- Minimum 3 years
- Type of cask
- Large oak casks and barriques
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 18-20°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 10-15 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Piedmont
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Langhe
- Type
- Red wine
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The Barolo DOCG from Ceretto winery is one of the most prestigious and appreciated wines in the Italian wine scene. Produced in the Langhe, an area of Piedmont famous for the production of exceptional wines, this Barolo is a true symbol of Italian winemaking tradition.
This wine stands out for its intense garnet red color with orange highlights, typical of Barolos that have undergone proper aging. On the nose, it offers a complex and enveloping bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruit, spices, leather, tobacco, and subtle hints of faded rose. These olfactory sensations are an unmistakable sign of the quality of the Nebbiolo grapes, used exclusively for the production of Barolo.
On the palate, it is rich and powerful, yet at the same time balanced, with a perfect integration of robust tannins and a freshness that lingers long. The complexity of the flavor evolves over the minutes, revealing layers of bitter chocolate, damp earth, and vanilla, a result of meticulous aging in oak barrels.
In accordance with DOCG regulations, Ceretto's Barolo undergoes at least 38 months of aging, including 18 in wooden barrels, perfecting its structure and enriching its aromatic profile.
Ideal to accompany dishes of red meats, game and aged cheeses, the Barolo DOCG from Ceretto is a wine that promises to evolve magnificently for many years. Served at a temperature of 18-20°C, it allows to express all its qualities at their best, making it an excellent choice for special occasions or as a prestigious gift for wine enthusiasts.
This wine stands out for its intense garnet red color with orange highlights, typical of Barolos that have undergone proper aging. On the nose, it offers a complex and enveloping bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruit, spices, leather, tobacco, and subtle hints of faded rose. These olfactory sensations are an unmistakable sign of the quality of the Nebbiolo grapes, used exclusively for the production of Barolo.
On the palate, it is rich and powerful, yet at the same time balanced, with a perfect integration of robust tannins and a freshness that lingers long. The complexity of the flavor evolves over the minutes, revealing layers of bitter chocolate, damp earth, and vanilla, a result of meticulous aging in oak barrels.
In accordance with DOCG regulations, Ceretto's Barolo undergoes at least 38 months of aging, including 18 in wooden barrels, perfecting its structure and enriching its aromatic profile.
Ideal to accompany dishes of red meats, game and aged cheeses, the Barolo DOCG from Ceretto is a wine that promises to evolve magnificently for many years. Served at a temperature of 18-20°C, it allows to express all its qualities at their best, making it an excellent choice for special occasions or as a prestigious gift for wine enthusiasts.
The winery
Ceretto
PiemonteItaliaSince 1937
Piedmontese winery based in Alba, producing wines from the Langhe (Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo) and typical white wines such as Arneis. A family-run estate also known for cultural and gastronomic initiatives.
- Grape varieties
- Nebbiolo, Arneis, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato
- Family-owned winery with a long-established production in the Langhe.
- Presence of multiple wineries/estates
- Transition to organic farming and sustainability
- Cellar approach focused on minimal intervention
- Involvement in cultural and culinary projects
The story
A family winery with roots dating back to the 1930s; its commercial and winemaking activity began with Riccardo Ceretto and developed under his sons Bruno and Marcello, who in the 1960s started acquiring vineyards and emphasizing their connection to the territory. Generational continuity has led to modernizing agricultural practices and the winery while maintaining a focus on the terroir.
Production philosophy
Focus on minimal intervention and respect for the land: conversion of vineyards to organic practices and reduction of winemaking interventions. Enhancement of the territory and integration with cultural and gastronomic projects.
Terroir and vineyards
Langhe, Alba and neighboring areas of Piedmont; the company manages several wineries/estates associated with individual crus typical of the Langhe and also produces Moscato in the Roero/Santo Stefano areas.
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