COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Vinicola L.A. Cetto
REGION
Baja California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The L.A. Cetto Nebbiolo Privada Reserva 2017 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico. Vinicola L.A. Cetto, established in 1957 by Don Angelo Cetto, is a leading Mexican winery with a long history of developing viticulture in the region. The winery is now managed by the third generation of the Cetto family. This wine is notable for being a single-varietal Nebbiolo from Mexico, a region increasingly recognized for its quality wine production. The 2017 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, leading to a prolonged and even ripening period for the grapes.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Crafted from Nebbiolo grapes, a varietal famed in Italy's Piedmont region.
Fact 02
Vines used for this wine are over 40 years old.
Fact 03
A significant portion of L.A. Cetto's vineyards are in Baja California.
Fact 04
This wine represents Mexico's growing prowess in producing world-class varietals.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The L.A. Cetto Nebbiolo Privada Reserva 2017 is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The grapes undergo temperature-controlled fermentation at 28°C to 30°C for 15 to 20 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 14 months in French oak barrels. It then spends an additional 24 months aging in the bottle before release. The vines used for this wine are over 40 years old.
