# Barbaresco DOCG (2021)

- **Producer:** Ceretto
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €90
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, red cherry, vanilla, cedar, cloves, incense, dried fruit, dried flowers, leather, tobacco

## About this wine

The Ceretto Barbaresco 2021 is an organic red wine from the Barbaresco DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Ceretto is a well-established winery in Piedmont, known for its commitment to quality and environmental sustainability, with its estate located near Alba. The 2021 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, resulting in healthy Nebbiolo grapes with good sugar and acidity, leading to well-balanced wines. This vintage is characterized by ripe, velvety tannins and juicy characteristics.

## Interesting facts

- Ceretto Barbaresco is organically produced.
- Nebbiolo grapes are known for their high tannins and acidity.
- Barbaresco DOCG is one of Italy's most prestigious wine appellations.
- The wine benefits from decanting for at least one hour.

## Food pairing

The wine's robust tannins and medium-plus body are well-suited to complement the richness of proteins and fats found in braised meats and game. Its inherent acidity cuts through richness, cleansing the palate, while the wine's complex aromas can echo or contrast with the flavors of herbs and earthy ingredients.

## Wine making process

The Ceretto Barbaresco 2021 is produced using traditional fermentation methods with long maceration on the skins. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for a minimum of 12 months in wood, often in large oak barrels or tonneaux, with some variations in aging duration and vessel types noted across different sources. The grapes are harvested in mid-September. Ceretto is noted for its commitment to organic production.