Ceretto : Piana 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes for Piana 2024 by Ceretto

Tasting notes

Appearance
This wine reveals a beautiful, bright ruby red colour, enhanced by delicate violet hues.

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

Palate
On the palate, the wine offers crisp, intensely juicy fruit. The whole is perfectly balanced by a lively, well-defined acidity, wrapped in beautifully supple tannins.

Food and wine pairing
Thanks to its lovely vibrancy, this cuvée pairs wonderfully with rich, full-bodied and flavourful dishes. It is ideally suited to sauce-based dishes, roasted white meats, fragrant risottos or hard cheeses.

Serving and cellaring
To fully enjoy Piana 2024, it is recommended to 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 led by the third generation, represented by Lisa, Roberta, Alessandro and Federico Ceretto, the estate spans approximately 160 hectares of vines. A pioneer in showcasing local crus, the estate combines tradition, modernity and environmental respect, holding organic certification. This prestigious name is also renowned for its commitment to wine tourism and culture, blending art, architecture and exceptional vineyard landscapes.

The vineyard
The grapes for this Barbera d'Alba cuvée come from the Piana valley, located in the commune of Alba. This specific terroir covers an area of approximately 2.50 hectares. The vines are grown according to organic farming principles on calcareous marl soils, providing ideal conditions for the grape variety to thrive.

Winemaking and ageing
Piana 2024 is made exclusively in stainless steel tanks. This technical choice, which excludes any oak ageing, preserves the brightness of the fruit, the natural freshness of the berries and the aromatic purity of this Italian wine.

Grape variety
100% Barbera