Ciabot Berton is based in the picturesque hilltop village of La Morra and Paola and Marco Oberto are making textbook examples of Barolo, Barbera, Nebbiolo and Dolcetto from their small 9 hectare estate. The Dolcetto d''Alba is delciously soft and fruity and will be great to drink over the coming 2 or 3 years. The Barolo from the cru of Roggeri is one of the regions greatest offerings made purely from the Nebbiolo grape, (like Burgundy using a single grape variety means the special "terroir" makes a truly great wine) it shows all the classic characteristics of great Barolo and should be a must for any cellar.
Recently awarded a top accolade by Decanter magazine, Ciabot Berton 2007 Barolos are simply stunning and certainly worthy of the selection as being the finest produced in this exceptional year.
Ciabot Berton takes its name from the ciabot (Piemontese for small house) in the vineyards in front of the cellars.The previous owner was especially keen on making fireworks (the Piemontese again is Fisetta - the name of their wonderful Barbera) until he took the roof of with an explosion!! The ruined building remains as a testament for all to see but the wines are a in perfect condition and remain for us, some of the finest quality and value to be found in the Langhe hills.
