Ceretto Piana Barbera D'alba 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Piana Barbera D'alba
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piemonte (Barbera d'Alba DOC) — Monsordo Bernardina estate, Langhe
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Barbera
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 90 pts (2019 tasting); listed widely by retailers; certified organic (IT-BIO-015) for recent vintages

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with violet hues. Aromas of cherry, blackberry, violet and sweet spice. Juicy, lively acidity, soft fine tannins and a medium–long, fruit-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: cured salumi, pizza, pasta al ragù, roasted red meats, medium-aged cheeses. Asian: char siu, Korean BBQ, teriyaki chicken, spicy Sichuan dishes (mapo tofu).

Production Method
Organic grapes; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks with short maceration. Aged several months in steel, lightly filtered before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Ceretto, family-owned estate founded 1937 in Alba. Piana is sourced from the Monsordo Bernardina holdings; Ceretto emphasizes organic/sustainable viticulture.