Ceretto Barbaresco 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barbaresco
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barbaresco, Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected critic scores for Ceretto Barbaresco 2022 include Antonio Galloni ~91; trade/aggregated scores and cru bottlings range in the low-to-mid 90s (Decanter/Falstaff/Wine Advocate/James Suckling/Wine Enthusiast for various Ceretto Barbaresco bottlings)

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry, raspberry and pomegranate with rose petal, orange peel, licorice and gentle spice. Medium-bodied, lively acidity, firm yet polished tannins and a saline, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, braised beef, mushroom risotto, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, charcuterie. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), miso-glazed eggplant, Sichuan beef with moderate spice.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; controlled fermentation and maceration, aged ~18–24 months in large oak casks/tonneaux; generally bottled with minimal filtration. Practices are organic-certified on many Ceretto sites.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Ceretto winery, founded 1937; prominent Piedmont producer with holdings in Barbaresco crus (Asili, Bernadot). Known for modern cellar, ecological farming and crafted Nebbiolo wines.