Description

Rossana is an organically grown vineyard located on the outskirts of Alba. Historically known as one of the best areas for growing the Dolcetto grape varietal, the Ceretto family farms their vineyards with the utmost respect for the land and harvests each cluster by hand. The exclusive use of stainless steel in winemaking preserves the wine’s multifaceted bouquet, which remains pure and pleasantly vinous. Particular attention is placed on the maceration of this wine, which is deliberately brief, in order to inhibit the exuberance of tannins that can often be pronounced in Dolcetto-based wines. Vinified and aged in stainless tanks of various size, Ceretto’s Rossana contains the prototypical attributes every wine consumer appreciates-easy drinking and well balanced, with well-integrated acidity and smooth tannins. From 21 acres of organic estate vineyards, only 800cs imported.

Features

Organic;Biodynamic;Sustainable

Producer Description

The quest of the brothers Bruno and Marcello Ceretto was to select vineyards in the most valuable positions historically. This idea came about during a trip to Burgundy, and would prove the family’s insight and see their Barolo and Barbaresco wines among the most popular in the world. A revolution at the time, for a territory in which the concept of cru was totally unknown, but, above all, a brilliant idea. The most difficult challenge the brothers faced was convincing their father who, as was typical at the time, purchased grapes for the wines he vinified. “You are undertaking a difficult journey, the land has never made anybody rich,” he warned, but Bruno and Marcello were convinced about the potential of the land and stubbornly replied, “We believe in the land 100%, the winery is obviously important, but great wines are made with great grapes.” And so, they began dreaming of labels bearing the name of the vineyard and also its image: “so whoever drinks that wine can see the vineyard from which it has originated. The vineyard is history, the names of the hills remain, unchanged over time, enhancing the quality and credibility of the wines produced here. You can search out, visit and physically touch a vineyard. always.” In 1986, Wine Spectator, perhaps the most influential American magazine in the world of wine, puts the two Langhe brothers on the cover calling them the Barolo Brothers. Bruno and Marcello were less than 50 years old, but they were not overwhelmed by what was an official consecration, to which all aspire, but few can obtain. Even today, they have remained true to themselves, they have not stopped dreaming and fighting for their righteous goal. Meanwhile, the Langa has grown with them and with those who, like them, puts their name to the land where they were born and accompanied them throughout their lives.