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RedBarbarescoDOCG

Ceste Barbaresco DOCG

by Ceste · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationBarbarescoDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthMedium
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at20–22 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
CestePiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in the town of Barbaresco, a few hundred metres from its historic tower. The vineyard has a southern exposure and clay-and-limestone soils.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand during the first ten days of October.

Ageing

The wine ages for 30 months in 40- and 50-hectolitre oak casks.

Serving and pairing

Decant for two hours before serving.