Ceretto Monsordo 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Monsordo
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont (Langhe DOC)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected ratings for similar Monsordo vintages: James Suckling ~92/100; Falstaff ~90–91/100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) ~90/100. Organic certification: IT-BIO-015

Tasting Note
Intense ruby with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, black cherry, spice, cedar and vanilla. Full-bodied, velvety tannins, balanced acidity and a long, spicy, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roasted red meats, braised beef, lamb, game, aged cheeses, stews. Asian: Korean BBQ, Chinese red-braised beef, Sichuan-style beef dishes, Japanese yakiniku, teriyaki beef, char siu pork.

Production Method
Organic/biodynamic vines; grapes vinified separately (stainless steel), extended maceration; aged 12–16 months in French oak tonneaux; bottled with natural cork.

Vineyard Info
Produced at Tenuta Monsordo Bernardina near Alba (Ceretto family estate). Ceretto, founded in the 1930s, farms ~30 ha around the estate using sustainable and organic practices.