Cerequio Barolo DOCG 2022
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Italy / Piedmont
Cerequio is one of the most prestigious crus of Barolo. Formed like an amphitheater, the Cerequio vineyard is protected from the wind and is called the “Riviera of the Langhe” due to its mild climate. The soils, exposure and microclimate come together to create exceptional Barolos. Michele Chiarlo manages 22 acres of the vineyard. The soil is Tortonian and Helvetian-era calcareous marl that has a bluish color due to the high content of magnesium and manganese. The 55-year-old vines are thinned of excess bunches at the end of summer. Hand harvested grapes are fermented on the skins in oak vats and then aged for two years in average sized oak casks before refinement in the bottle.
94 Points
Decanter
2022 vintage
Harvest Note
A mild, dry winter and spring in Piedmont led to an early vine cycle. Summer heat was balanced by timely rains, restoring ripening. Careful canopy management and early harvest (Sept 20–26) preserved freshness. Healthy grapes produced elegant, expressive wines with strong aging potential.
Tasting Note
Ruby and garnet red in color, this elegant and harmonious wine offers notes of mature fruits, mint, eucalyptus, and fine spices with fine tannins
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Nebbiolo
APPELLATION: Barolo DOCG
PH: 3.55
ACIDITY: 5.65 g/L
ABV: 14%
AGING: Aged for a minimum of three years - 2 years in oak barrels
Unique Selling Points
- Cerequio is one the most prestigious crus of Barolo
- The Cerequio vineyard is considered to be one of the top three vineyards in Barolo
- Very low yield, hand harvested with summer thinning of excess bunches
“My aim has always been but one: quality.”
Michele Chiarlo, Winemaker
About the Grape
Nebbiolo
Young Nebbiolo can be tough, acidic and tannic; but mature, its blackberry and wild cherry flavors and aromas develop complex and sublime violet, rose petal, truffle and tar notes.
