Wine Barolo "Zonchera" DOCG, 2006

Barolo "Zonchera" - this is a great wine, vintage 2006 was rated "above average." Wine is made in good years Dzonkera vineyard, which is located in the commune of Barolo on the farm Monsordo-Berardino at the winery, which was founded by Ceretto in 1987 on the outskirts of the city of Alba. In the rest of the year, when the harvest of the vineyard does not get high marks, the berries are harvested from the best cru, which belong to the family Ceretto - Prapo, Brunate, Bricco Rocca. If at all a bad year, does not produce wine, grapes sold out small local cooperatives. A short maceration and fermentation are produced in stainless steel containers at temperatures not exceeding 30 ° S.Zatem occurs malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged in large oak casks and barrels, the maximum amount of which 300 liters, about 36 months. Ageing potential wine from 7-8 years.

Ceretto Wine House is one of the most famous in Piedmont. Ceretto family began to engage in winemaking in the 30s of the 20th century, when Ricardo Ceretto moved to Alba. In the 1960s his sons Bruno and Marcello Ceretto continued it had begun to deal with a completely different philosophy, due to the new time, proving their activities, they are the most astute and successful winemakers Piedmont. Throughout his life, Bruno and Marcello dedicated to the promotion of Barolo as an outstanding wine, so they are often called "Brothers of Barolo." Here are grown grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Nebbiolo and Merlot of which are delicious, world famous wines.

Today, in the possession of the family Ceretto is nine farms, which produces about 700,000 bottles of wine. The total vineyard area is more than 80 hectares. Each of the nine farms has its own unique style and individual production. This is the third generation of the family preserves tradition, putting his talents to the production of high quality wines, which confirm the high reputation, won the highest awards in prestigious competitions.