Ceretto
About Ceretto
Founded in the 1930s by Riccardo Ceretto, the great man’s eponymous “azienda vinicola” did not own any vineyards throughout its formative years, instead of focusing singularly on the vinification of grapes purchased from growers across the region.
Taking the youthful boldness and vision, Riccardo’s sons embarked on a project of ambitious purchasing. In the 1960s, Bruno and Marcello were highly attuned to the winds of change, which would see a deepened appreciation for terroir in all its glorious subtly and peculiarities.
The 1960s saw the brothers begin their epic Odyssey of mapping, studying and finally purchasing swathes of the greatest vineyards available. Truly avant-garde in the region, this foresight has paid dividends when one considers both the extent of Ceretto holdings and the sublime wines crafted from these individual terroirs. Neither brother left the region after their great expansion – remarkably, 2020 saw Marcello celebrate his 60th harvest amongst the vines in the heat, rain and wind shoulder to shoulder with fellow pickers.
Viniculture
In Barbaresco, the “Queen” to Barolo’s “King”, Ceretto owns and sources grapes from; Asili, famed for its silky tannins - Pajoré, a high-altitude limestone site in Treiso - Rabajà, with its dark fruits and muscular structure and Santo Stefano, arguably the single greatest Barbaresco vineyard of them all.
A model of exceptional management, the third generation of Ceretto vignerons have inherited a second Eden planted with transcendent vines in the shadow of the mountains – a testament to this philosophy, the entire range of Ceretto wines is certified organic as of 2015.
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£270.04 |
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Piedmont | 2 | 89 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£520.84 |
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Vinous (89)The 2018 Barbaresco is a very pretty, ethereal wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Crushed flowers, spice, tobacco, cedar and mint are all laced together in this super-classy Barbaresco. The 2018 is gorgeous today and will drink well for another decade. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£788.44 |
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Vinous (92)The 2018 Barbaresco Bernardot comes across as relatively quiet in this vintage, but that is the personality of the year. There is good depth and creaminess, and yet the volume is very much dialed down. Dark cherry, spice, leather and mint build into the understated finish. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 90 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£833.09 |
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Vinous (90)The 2018 Barbaresco Gallina is a soft, understated Barbaresco to drink now and over the next few years. Sweet dried cherry, spice, mint, new leather and crushed flowers all grace this classy, polished Barbaresco. The 2018 doesn't quite offer the complexity of the other vineyard designates, but it is quite tasty just the same. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 88-90 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£555.64 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2018 Barolo is very pretty and light on its feet. Sweet floral and spice accents lend lovely aromatic presence. In keeping with the style of the year, this is an especially ethereal, weightless wine. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£986.44 |
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James Suckling (95)Ripe red berries on the nose, together with some bitter-orange marmalade and spice. If you dig deep down, there’s an emerging note of truffle. Lovely, nascent complexity that’s also reflected on the medium-to full-bodied palate, which is tightly packed with all the goodies that the nose promised. The tannins firm up a bit at the end and need to soften a little to get full enjoyment. But so tempting now! Try from 2024. |
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Piedmont | 4 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£555.64 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The organic 2018 Barolo Brunate is angular and firm. Despite the softer character of the vintage, you still feel the tannins and the structure of this celebrated MGA site. There is balsam herb, dried lavender, rose and candied cherry. The wine is generous and round. |
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Piedmont | 4 | 95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£555.64 |
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James Suckling (95)Quite a tight nose for now, but already showing lovely aromas of raspberries, together with perfumed, stony minerals and roses. Full-bodied with a compact palate and an array of firm, spicy tannins that builds steadily through the finish. This is excellent Barolo that’s only just beginning its journey. Tiny production. Cellar it until at least 2025. |
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Piedmont | 8 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£555.64 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2018 Barolo Prapò is firm, structured and built like a little tank. This organic wine showcases that distinctive power that is always part of the Serralunga d'Alba playlist and defies even this lower-intensity vintage. The bouquet shows dark fruit, ferrous earth and crushed stone. The mineral character is strong in this wine. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£945.64 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Barbaresco Asili presents terrific energy and verve. Crushed red berry fruit, rose petal, mint, blood orange, dried flowers and incense are beautifully delineated throughout. In 2018, the Asili is wonderfully translucent and classy. I can't wait to see how it ages. |
Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
£209.00 |
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Piedmont | 2 | 89 (VN) |
In Bond
£418.00 |
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Vinous (89)The 2018 Barbaresco is a very pretty, ethereal wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Crushed flowers, spice, tobacco, cedar and mint are all laced together in this super-classy Barbaresco. The 2018 is gorgeous today and will drink well for another decade. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£641.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2018 Barbaresco Bernardot comes across as relatively quiet in this vintage, but that is the personality of the year. There is good depth and creaminess, and yet the volume is very much dialed down. Dark cherry, spice, leather and mint build into the understated finish. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
£675.00 |
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Vinous (90)The 2018 Barbaresco Gallina is a soft, understated Barbaresco to drink now and over the next few years. Sweet dried cherry, spice, mint, new leather and crushed flowers all grace this classy, polished Barbaresco. The 2018 doesn't quite offer the complexity of the other vineyard designates, but it is quite tasty just the same. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 88-90 (VN) |
In Bond
£447.00 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2018 Barolo is very pretty and light on its feet. Sweet floral and spice accents lend lovely aromatic presence. In keeping with the style of the year, this is an especially ethereal, weightless wine. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (JS) |
In Bond
£806.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Ripe red berries on the nose, together with some bitter-orange marmalade and spice. If you dig deep down, there’s an emerging note of truffle. Lovely, nascent complexity that’s also reflected on the medium-to full-bodied palate, which is tightly packed with all the goodies that the nose promised. The tannins firm up a bit at the end and need to soften a little to get full enjoyment. But so tempting now! Try from 2024. |
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Piedmont | 4 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
£447.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The organic 2018 Barolo Brunate is angular and firm. Despite the softer character of the vintage, you still feel the tannins and the structure of this celebrated MGA site. There is balsam herb, dried lavender, rose and candied cherry. The wine is generous and round. |
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Piedmont | 4 | 95 (JS) |
In Bond
£447.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Quite a tight nose for now, but already showing lovely aromas of raspberries, together with perfumed, stony minerals and roses. Full-bodied with a compact palate and an array of firm, spicy tannins that builds steadily through the finish. This is excellent Barolo that’s only just beginning its journey. Tiny production. Cellar it until at least 2025. |
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Piedmont | 8 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
£447.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2018 Barolo Prapò is firm, structured and built like a little tank. This organic wine showcases that distinctive power that is always part of the Serralunga d'Alba playlist and defies even this lower-intensity vintage. The bouquet shows dark fruit, ferrous earth and crushed stone. The mineral character is strong in this wine. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£772.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Barbaresco Asili presents terrific energy and verve. Crushed red berry fruit, rose petal, mint, blood orange, dried flowers and incense are beautifully delineated throughout. In 2018, the Asili is wonderfully translucent and classy. I can't wait to see how it ages. |