Ceretto Monsordo Rosso 2017
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Deep ruby red in color with garnet highlights, this red blend has aromas of dark berry fruits and black plums complemented by undertones of sweet spices and vanilla. On the palate, the structure is enhanced by finely-grained tannins to make a rich, full-bodied wine.
Pair this wine with stuffed red meat dishes like flank steak roulade or farsumagru
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A soft, round red with plum, berry and cherry aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with a bright, creamy finish. Shows polish and reserve. From organically grown cabernet, merlot and syrah. Drink now.
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The Ceretto 2017 Langhe Rosso Monsordo is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah with fruit sourced from 11 hectares in the greater Langa. It moves into territories that are never addressed by Ceretto's champion grape, Nebbiolo. It seeks to answers questions rarely asked in Langa, responding with sweetness, fullness and pure extraction. Indeed, the wine comes out of left field, especially in this report. Monsordo opens to a dark and impenetrable appearance, and the aromas are heady, determined and intense, especially in this powerful vintage. Dark cherry and blackberry preserves segue to sweet tobacco and exotic spice.
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The Langhe hills of Piedmont constitute that area of northern Italy where the wide and flat Pò river valley suddenly disappears and gives way on all sides to hulking and precipitous slopes. The Langhe hills are more than hills. They are ancient and rugged earth. Their narrow peaks are topped by castles, and they are thick to the horizon with grapevines. The Langhe hills are home to a small group of farmers and winemakers who, together, have succeeded in creating some of the planet’s finest expressions of place.
The Ceretto family is among that fortunate group. For three generations members of the Ceretto family have transformed the fruit of the Langhe’s vineyards into wines that speak of the regions identity. The famed Italian gastronome and intellectual Luigi Veronelli wrote, "The land, the land, the land, the land, always, the land." This philosophy is central to the Ceretto family. Reverence for this land has passed from Riccardo, who blended fruit from the region’s best vineyards, to Bruno and Marcello, who purchased Langhe vineyards and began bottling single crus, and finally to Alessandro, who is taking the winery into the 21st century by using natural methods to foster vines that are stronger, healthier, and more in balance with their environment. The Ceretto family has always been committed to producing the most expressive and authentic wines their land can yield.
Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.