- Last updated on April 13, 2023
Welcome! This is our Ceretto Barbaresco review.
Ceretto Barbaresco is a red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Barbaresco DOCG area of Piedmont, Italy.
This wine is produced by the Ceretto winery, which was founded in the 1930s and is known for its focus on terroir-driven winemaking.
The grapes for Ceretto Barbaresco are sourced from several vineyards located in the hills around the village of Barbaresco.
Find below our Ceretto Barbaresco full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Ceretto Barbaresco Review
- Brand: Ceretto
- Grape Varietal:Â Nebbiolo
- Region:Â Italy, Piemonte
- Tasting Notes: Red Fruit & Earth notes
- Glass & Serving: Aroma Collector / 64-68 °F (18-20 °C) / Decant 1 hr
- Store: Up to 20 Years
- Price Range: ~$70
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Ceretto Barbaresco review: What's its color?
Ceretto Barbaresco has a pale garnet color, when swirled, the wine leaves long and slow legs on the glass, indicating its full-bodied nature.
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Ceretto Barbaresco taste like?
Ceretto Barbaresco is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes and aged for roughly 2 years of which at least 9 months in oak.
Find more about Barbaresco here.
On the nose, it is intense and complex, with aromas of red and black fruit, including cherries, blackberries, and plums.
There are also notes of spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as hints of leather and tobacco.
Is Ceretto Barbaresco sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Ceretto Barbaresco wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Ceretto Barbaresco review: Which food pairs well with it?
Ceretto Barbaresco pairs well with a range of dishes, including roasted meats, such as lamb and beef.
It pairs also very well with rich and hearty pasta dishes, such as mushroom risotto, beef ragù or truffle tagliolini.
The wine also pairs well with aged cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, and dark chocolate.
Ceretto Barbaresco review: What's its alcohol content?
Ceretto Barbaresco wine’s alcohol content is 13.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Ceretto Barbaresco wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Ceretto?
Here is an extract from the Ceretto website:
“We have been producing wine since the ‘30s.
Over the last twenty years we have embarked on a journey to adopt more environmentally sustainable farming methods, and obtained organic certification in 2015.“
Conclusion
Ceretto Barbaresco is a sophisticated and refined wine that represents the best of the Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Barbaresco DOCG area.
Its aromas are intense and complex, its body is full and rich, and its finish is long and satisfying.
Pair this wine with hearty meat dishes and aged cheeses for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
