Cantina Ceste

Cantina e Vini

Once Franco Ceste had finished his studies in the ‘60s at the Professional Institute in Alessandria, he went to work with his father Guido, as a wine producer. Guido was one of the best-known wine producers in the area. In the space of a few years, the young Franco purchased numerous pieces of land and planted vines that are still the essence of his production today. Committed, constant and devoted, he dedicated himself to production at a time when distance was still a barrier and a hindrance to communication growth. He started off by expanding his horizons and firstly promoted his wines throughout Piedmont, then further afield until he expanded abroad. From the early 90s onwards, he established the foundations for an export business, expanding his grape varieties by introducing non autochthonous varieties, experimenting with grafting and late harvests, right up to the present day with a production loyal to the oldest of local traditions. Those tasting wines from the Ceste Winery will be surprised by the magnificence and sumptuousness of the Barbera d’Alba. The historical “cru” is the “Sposabella”. Picked when it is in an advanced stage of maturing, gently pressed and bottled while still young just as tradition requires: subtle, elegant, rose petal scented and exceptionally gentle to the palate. The tasting emotions do not stop here and like a continuous change, they increase as you taste these great reds, fruit of a scrupulous selection of grapes from the vine, a knowledgeable fermentation and a slow maturing in oak casks.