Ceretto : Piana 2024

Characteristics and tasting tips for Piana 2024 by Ceretto

Tasting

Appearance
This wine reveals a beautiful, brilliant ruby-red color, enhanced by delicate violet highlights.

Nose
The bouquet is particularly fresh and fragrant, releasing intense aromas of black and red fruits such as blackberry, cherry and plum, complemented by subtle hints of violet and licorice.

Palate
On the palate, the fruit is crisp and wonderfully juicy. The wine is perfectly balanced by a lively, well-defined acidity and wrapped in exceptionally supple tannins.

Food and wine pairings
Thanks to its lovely vivacity, this cuvée is a wonderful match for rich, hearty and flavorful dishes. It will pair beautifully with dishes served in sauce, roasted white meats, fragrant risottos or hard cheeses.

Serving and cellaring
To fully appreciate Piana 2024, serve it at a temperature between 16 and 18°C.

A generous and delicate Barbera d'Alba wine

The estate
Founded in the 1930s by Riccardo Ceretto, the house has established itself as a true benchmark in Piedmont. Now run by the third generation, represented by Lisa, Roberta, Alessandro and Federico Ceretto, the estate covers around 160 hectares of vineyards. A pioneer in showcasing local crus, the estate combines tradition, modernity and respect for the environment, and holds organic certification. This prestigious house also stands out for its commitment to wine tourism and culture, bringing together art, architecture and exceptional vineyard landscapes.

The vineyard
The grapes for this Barbera d'Alba cuvée come from the Piana valley, in the municipality of Alba. This distinctive terroir covers around 2.50 hectares. The vines are farmed according to the principles of organic agriculture on calcareous marl soils, offering ideal conditions for the grape variety to flourish.

Vinification and aging
Piana 2024 is made exclusively in stainless steel tanks. This deliberate choice, with no time in wood, preserves the brightness of the fruit, the natural freshness of the berries and the aromatic purity of this Italian wine.

Grape variety
100% Barbera