Awards/Ratings

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95; Falstaff 96; Decanter 94; James Suckling 94; Wine Spectator 93. Sources: Ceretto official site; Wine Advocate; Vinous; Falstaff; Decanter; major retailers/reviews

Tasting Note

Dense red fruit (dark cherry, raspberry) with rose, violets, licorice, tobacco and baking spice. Powerful, finely textured, vibrant acidity and firm, chalky tannins; long, mineral finish with truffle and dried herb notes.

Food Pairing

Western: braised beef, roasted lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. Asian: Peking duck, Korean braised short ribs (galbi), shiitake mushroom hot pot, Cantonese-style roast pork.

Production Method

Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; stainless-steel fermentation with long maceration; aged primarily in large oak casks (botti) for ~18–24 months; produced organically/biodynamically on estate vineyards.

Vineyard Info

Ceretto is a family-owned Langhe estate founded in the 1930s; third-generation management converted vineyards to organic/biodynamic practices and owns single-vineyard cru sites including Prapò in Serralunga d'Alba.