Barbera d'Alba "PIANA" DOC BIO Ceretto
| Sommelier score | 89/100 | 2024 |
| 4 Grappoli AIS |
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2016 |
| Winery | Ceretto |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Alba "PIANA" DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grapes | 100% Barbera |
| Organic | Yes |
| Alcohol content | 14,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | CN/7375 |
| Winery headquarter | Ceretto Aziende Vitivinicole - Alba (CN) - Località San Cassiano, 34 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Meat stewed, Soups, Pasta all'amatriciana, Rabbit, Risotto, spicy cheese, Medium-aged cheeses |
| Region | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Barbera |
The name for this wine of great prestige for the Ceretto winery from Piedmont is that of Barbera d'Alba DOC. The production takes place entirely in the municipality of Alba and the grapes used for its vinification are those of Barbera at 100%. The name "Piana" derives from the cultivation of Barbera d'Alba, the prince of Piedmont vines par excellence, in a particular valley of the municipality of Alba which is locally from La Piana. The vinification in steel tanks reinforces the characteristics of the variety, accelerating the sense of freshness and the olfactory fragrance. In the glass the wine emerges for the beautiful ruby color, with purple reflections, and for the remarkability of the fruit, crunchy and succulent. In the ampelographic panorama of Piedmont, Barbera is certainly the most outstanding variety in terms of the gastronomic profile. The contained tannin and the incisive acidity, in fact, make it perfect at the time of food - wine pairing and allow it to stem even the more exuberant, tasty and fatty dishes.
Characteristics of the wine Barbera d'Alba Bio "Piana" DOC
It has a ruby red color and if aged it assumes elegant garnet reflections. The smell is winy with ripen fruits aromas. The taste is strong and velvety. It has a good structure and it is a pleasant wine.
Suggested pairings with this red wine
The Barbera d’Asti DOC Piana of Ceretto is considered a meal wine. It is perfect with starters like cold cuts and cheeses or with tasty sauces.
