Barolo Cerequio Docg 2004 75 cl Chiarlo

CHIA BARCER04

Barolo Cerequio Docg 2004 75 cl Chiarlo Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita Variety:Nebbiolo 100% "It is the most beautiful concentration of great crus that Langa can express." - Atlante delle vigne di Langa, edited by Carlo Petrini - Slow Food Editore,1990 Cerequio is one of Langa's great historical crus.All the guides - Fantini 1880, Ratti 1961, Slow Food Editore 1990,Veronelli 1996 - ranked it as one of the top Barolo crus Our estate comprises 9 hectares of vineyards and a 19th-century hamlet where Palas Cerequio was born, the Barolo cru resort. In the cellars we decided to have the Caveau with our story:Barolos from 1958 to the present day,with more than 6,000 bottles of historic memory. Our Barolo Cerequio, the first harvest being in 1988, is produced only in the years that we deem excellent. Style of vinification: fermentation in 55-hl oak barrels, 15 days in contact with the grape skins, use of the system of shower bathing the cap, temperature at 27°- 30°C Maturation: in 700-litre barrels for 2 years Refinement: at least 15-16 months in the bottle ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS Colour: lively garnet red.Optimum density and fluidity Aroma: ample, generous and with a marked personality. A splendid symphony of sensations, among which ripe fruit (blackcurrant, apricot,maraschino cherry),mint leaves, gentian roots and spices Taste: all the seductive aromas are confirmed on the palate. It has a rich, aristocratic body of great character, a presence of delicate tannins; surprising is its delicacy,which caresses one's mouth CONSUMPTION PERIOD: has a longevity at least 20 years SERVING TEMPERATURE: 17°-18°C ACCOMPANIMENTS: important dishes of red meat and game, excellent with ripe, hard cheese

Features

Category	Red Wines
Region	Piemonte
Brand	Chiarlo Michele