Petit Week in Wine: Ceretto - A Taste of Piemonte

December 4th - December 7th, 2025

THIS WEEK'S TASTING FLIGHT:

CERETTO

A Taste of the Piemonte: Barolo, Barbaresco, Arneis

Explore the purity, precision, and power of

one of the Piemonte's most visionary Barolo producers.

This week, we’re heading to the rolling hills and historical villages of the Piemonte to explore the purity, grace, and depth of Ceretto: one of the region’s most visionary winegrowing families. For more than three generations, the Ceretto family has championed transparency of terroir, organic farming, and a modern yet timeless elegance that has redefined Barolo, Barbaresco, and the greater Langhe.

From the brightness of Arneis to the beautiful aromatics and structure of Nebbiolo, Ceretto’s wines are benchmarks for clarity, finesse, and a profound connection to place. Each bottling reflects the mosaic of soils, slopes, and exposures that make Piedmont one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions.

Our $33 tasting flight features three distinct wines that showcase the breadth of Ceretto’s artistry:

2023 Ceretto ‘Blangé’ Langhe Arneis (Langhe, Piemonte)

A vibrant, perfumed white offering notes of pear, peach, and jasmine with crisp, mineral tension. Bright, expressive, and endlessly drinkable.

2020 Ceretto Barbaresco (Barbaresco, Piemonte)

Elegant and aromatic, this Barbaresco shows rose petal, red cherry, tea leaf, and refined spice. Silky in texture with lifted red-fruit purity.

2020 Ceretto Barolo (Barolo, Piemonte)

Structured and resonant, this Barolo layers violet, dark cherry, dried herbs, and savory earth with finely sculpted tannins and long, mineral persistence.

Together, these wines provide a rare look into the heart of the Piemonte’s great terroirs, where ancient soils, steep hillsides, and generations of careful stewardship yield wines of precision, perfume, and quiet power.

Join us in the Tasting Room today through Sunday (excluding tomorrow evening, as we will be having our annual Champagne & Caviar event) and experience why Ceretto remains one of the Piemonte’s most admired families and a defining voice of Barolo and Barbaresco.

And be sure to explore our NEW Featured Curations below: seasonal collections we’ve hand-selected to guide your wine journey and designed to make discovering great wine even easier.

Cheers,

Mark & the Petit Philippe Team

A QUICK NOTE: We will be closing to the public at 5 PM tomorrow (Friday 12/5) to prepare for our Champagne & Caviar annual event.

TOMORROW, Dec. 5th | 6-8 PM

15th Annual Champagne & Caviar Grande Tasting

Our Champagne & Caviar Grande Tasting takes over the entire store tomorrow night from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, featuring Bruno Paillard Champagne and caviar pairings by Chef Mali Towe. This event sells out every year, and only a handful of tickets remain.

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5:00 - 9:00 pm Thursday

5:00 - 9:00 pm Friday

1:00 - 9:00 pm Saturday

1:00 - 7:00 pm Sunday

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Ceretto 'Blange' Langhe Arneis 2023

Arneis | Langhe, Piemonte • Italy

$28 retail

A quintessential expression of the Piemonte’s noble white grape, Arneis, Ceretto’s Blangé captures the variety’s signature freshness and perfume. This bottling balances orchard-fruit charm and crisp acidity, offering a beautifully pure snapshot of the Langhe hills.

Varietal: 100% Arneis sourced from hillside vineyards across the Langhe. Fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel to preserve aromatics; brief lees contact adds subtle texture without weight.

Tasting Notes: A bright, aromatic white revealing pear, white peach, citrus blossom, and jasmine, supported by sleek acidity and a gentle mineral edge. The palate is crisp and energetic with a refreshing, saline finish... a benchmark of modern Arneis finesse.

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Ceretto Barbaresco DOCG 2020

Nebbiolo | Barbaresco, Piemonte • Italy

$78 retail

In the hands of Ceretto, Barbaresco becomes a study in elegance and lift. The 2020 vintage offers exceptional purity, bringing together Nebbiolo’s floral delicacy and its fine, filigreed structure in a way that is both approachable and quietly profound.

Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo from organically farmed Barbaresco cru vineyards. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in a combination of large casks and neutral oak to preserve transparency of fruit and site.

Tasting Notes: Rose petal, sour cherry, pomegranate, sweet spices, and tea leaf weave through a graceful, silky palate. Tannins are polished yet persistent, guiding the wine to a long, perfumed finish. A beautifully expressive Barbaresco with charm today and aging potential ahead.

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Ceretto Barolo DOCG 2020

Nebbiolo | Barolo, Piemonte • Italy

$78 retail

Ceretto’s Barolo reflects the family’s pursuit of purity and their deep respect for the region’s most storied vineyards. The 2020 vintage channels structure and finesse in equal measure, offering a refined interpretation of Nebbiolo’s power.

Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo sourced from select Barolo communes, organically farmed and vinified with minimal intervention. Aged traditionally in large casks to emphasize terroir over oak.

Tasting Notes: A layered, contemplative wine showing violet, dried rose, cherry, licorice, menthol, and subtle earth. The palate is taut yet elegant, framed by fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Long, mineral, and quietly powerful... a classic Barolo profile rendered with modern precision.

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Producer Deep Dive: Ceretto

Lange & Roero, Piemonte

Perched among the steep hillsides of the Langhe, the Ceretto family has shaped the identity of Piemonte for more than 90 years. Founded in the 1930s and now guided by the third generation, Ceretto is a family-run estate rooted in organic farming, terroir transparency, and a profound respect for the landscapes that define Barolo and Barbaresco.

Their vineyards span some of the region’s most iconic crus (including Bricco Rocche, Brunate, and Asili) each farmed with meticulous care and a commitment to preserving biodiversity. Ceretto’s approach is one of restraint: native-yeast fermentations, careful extraction, and élevage in large casks to let Nebbiolo’s perfume and structure shine without distraction.

In the cellar and vineyards alike, the philosophy is simple: let the hills speak. The result is a range of wines known for purity, energy, and crystalline detail - hallmarks that have made Ceretto one of the defining voices of modern Piemonte.

Today, Ceretto stands as a benchmark for Barolo and Barbaresco, crafting wines of authenticity and emotional resonance. Each bottle reflects not only a grape or a place, but a family’s multigenerational devotion to the craft of expressing Piemonte at its most elegant.

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Regional Spotlight: The Piemonte

Italy's Cradle of Elegance, Aromatics, and Alpine Purity

Tucked into Italy’s northwest corner at the base of the Alps, the Piemonte (“Piedmont for us yankees”) is one of the world’s great wine regions - celebrated for its noble grape Nebbiolo and its striking landscape of rolling hills, medieval villages, and snowcapped peaks. The region’s cool climate, dramatic diurnal swings, and ancient marl and sandstone soils create wines known for perfume, structure, and remarkable longevity.

Key Grapes

Arneis: Piemonte’s signature white grape; floral, fresh, and gently textured
Nebbiolo: The source of Barolo and Barbaresco; pale in color yet intensely aromatic, tannic, and complex
Barbera & Dolcetto: Everyday regional reds offering juicy fruit and bright acidity

Barolo vs. Barbaresco

Though only a few miles apart, these two Nebbiolo strongholds express different personalities:

Barolo tends to be more structured, powerful, and long-lived
Barbaresco is often more delicate, aromatic, and approachable in youth
Both are deeply tied to their vineyards, which vary dramatically in elevation, exposure, and soil composition... one reason Piemonte’s crus are so revered.

Why Piemonte Matters

For many wine lovers, Piedmont sits alongside Burgundy as one of the world’s most expressive terroir landscapes. Wines from this region are admired for their clarity, finesse, and sense of place - qualities that Ceretto has championed across generations.

This week’s tasting offers a thoughtful window into what makes Piemonte so compelling: the brightness of Arneis, the lift of Barbaresco, and the depth of Barolo, all connected by the region’s unique blend of history, climate, and craftsmanship.

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This Week's Featured Curations

Here are a few seasonal collections we’re excited about this week: each designed to make exploring our 750+ bottles in store and online a little easier. Whether you're discovering new regions, stocking up for the holidays, or finding the perfect bottle for dinner tonight, these curated sets offer a guided starting point for every palate.

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