Ceretto Barbaresco DOCG 2020

The 2020 Ceretto Barbaresco opens with soaring aromas of red cherry, pomegranate, rose petal, violet, and sweet spices. The palate is refined and graceful, offering vibrant red fruit, crushed flowers, subtle orange peel, and a gentle herbal lift. Fine-grained tannins frame the wine without overshadowing its purity, giving it a silky, transparent feel that is quintessential Barbaresco. The finish is long, perfumed, and mineral-driven, with lingering notes of cherry, rose, and spice. This is a beautifully composed, aromatic Nebbiolo—fresh, precise, and expressive of its hillside origins.

Quick Facts

• Vintage: 2020

• Region: Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy

• Producer: Ceretto

• Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo

• Style: Elegant, perfumed, high-toned Piedmont red

• Farming: Certified organic; sustainably farmed hillside vineyards

• Fermentation: Stainless steel with extended maceration

• Aging: ~18–24 months in large neutral oak casks (botti)

• Alcohol: ~14%

Tasting Profile

• Aroma: Red cherry, pomegranate, rose petal, violet, sweet spice

• Palate: Bright red fruit, crushed flowers, citrus peel, fine tannins, mineral lift

• Finish: Long, silky, perfumed with persistent floral and red-fruit finesse

Why We Love It at Petit Philippe

This is the epitome of Barbaresco elegance—lifted, aromatic, and refined. We love how Ceretto brings precision and purity to the 2020 vintage, crafting a wine that drinks beautifully young yet retains the structure for a decade or more of evolution. It’s a must-have for Nebbiolo lovers and a perfect gateway Barbaresco for those discovering the region. Graceful, expressive, and unmistakably Ceretto.

Winemaking

Ceretto hand-harvests Nebbiolo from organically farmed parcels throughout Barbaresco, focusing on sites that deliver aromatic lift and fine tannins. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel with carefully monitored maceration to preserve delicacy and floral nuance. Aging in traditional large neutral oak botti develops texture and complexity while maintaining transparency. The resulting wine reflects both Barbaresco’s signature elegance and Ceretto’s commitment to purity and terroir expression.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 60–65°F; decant 30–45 minutes for optimal aromatics.
Ideal pairings:

• Mushroom risotto or porcini pasta

• Roast duck or herb-crusted pork tenderloin

• Braised short ribs or osso buco

• Truffle dishes (tajarin, polenta, fonduta)

• Aged cheeses like Castelmagno or Parmigiano-Reggiano

A refined choice for dinner parties, holiday meals, or any elevated culinary moment.

Drinking Window

2024–2035+, with early approachability thanks to the vintage’s balanced tannin profile; additional aging will add depth and savory complexity.

Estate Overview

Ceretto is one of Piedmont’s most influential estates, celebrated for their expressive, site-driven Nebbiolo and their commitment to organic farming and thoughtful innovation. Since the 1930s, the family has worked to elevate Barolo and Barbaresco through meticulous vineyard selection and transparent winemaking. Their Barbaresco reflects the region’s hallmark perfume and finesse, offering a beautifully modern expression of Nebbiolo rooted in tradition and crafted with precision.