Barolo Cerequio 2021

Barolo Cerequio 2021

Producer: (typically a recognized Barolo producer from La Morra or Barolo)
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
Alcohol content: approximately 14.5% vol.

Description

Barolo Cerequio 2021 comes from one of the most famous and sought-after crus in all of Barolo – Cerequio , located between the villages of La Morra and Barolo. The vineyard is known for its south- and southwest-facing slopes of calcareous marl, which produce wines with a rare combination of perfumed finesse and structural depth.

The 2021 vintage was classic and harmonious with warm summers and cool nights, which yielded perfectly ripe Nebbiolo grapes with intense aroma, precise acidity and polished tannins.

Fragrance

The scent is seductive and complex – a hallmark of Cerequio:

Ripe red cherries, raspberries and wild strawberries

Roses, violets and dried herbs

Lightly spicy notes of anise, licorice, cedar and dark chocolate

Discreet tones of forest floor and mineral stone dust

Taste

In the mouth, the wine shows the characteristic Cerequio style:

Silky texture with elegant fruit and precise structure

Tasting notes of cherry, pomegranate, dried fruit and a touch of leather

The tannins are fine but firm – as if made for aging.

Balanced acidity provides freshness and a long, complex aftertaste with mineral and floral notes

Serving and food pairing

Serve at 18 °C , and preferably decant for 1-2 hours before serving.
Perfect companion for:

Game, beef or lamb

Risotto with mushrooms or truffle

Aged cheeses such as Taleggio or Parmigiano-Reggiano

Storage potential

Barolo Cerequio 2021 has excellent aging potential of 15-20 years. Over time, the fruit will develop towards notes of dried fruit, leather and tobacco, while the structure becomes more silky and the complexity deepens.

Overall impression

Barolo Cerequio 2021 is an absolute top-class wine from one of Barolo's most noble vineyards. It combines intense fruit, depth and structure with an almost Burgundian elegance. A wine with both soul and refinement - and a beautiful expression of the greatness of the Nebbiolo grape when grown on one of Barolo's best terroirs.