COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Ceretto
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Ceretto Nebbiolo d'Alba Bernardina is a red wine from the Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC appellation in Piedmont, Italy, produced by the Ceretto winery. The grapes are sourced from the Monsordo-Bernardina estate, situated on the outskirts of Alba, an area recognized for its suitability for Nebbiolo cultivation due to its grey and white marl soils. The Ceretto winery, established in the 1930s, has a history of family involvement, with a focus on understanding and respecting the land. The estate itself carries historical significance. Ceretto is committed to environmental sustainability, having obtained organic certification in 2015.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Monsordo-Bernardina estate has a historical connection to a love story.
Fact 02
Ceretto achieved organic certification in 2015.
Fact 03
The winery emphasizes environmental sustainability in its practices.
Fact 04
Grapes are harvested entirely by hand.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Ceretto Nebbiolo d'Alba Bernardina is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts, followed by a maceration period of 20 days. The wine then undergoes aging for 12 months in used wooden barrels. The grapes are harvested by hand, and the winemaking process is guided by Ceretto's commitment to environmental sustainability and biodynamic principles, with the winery holding organic certification.
