Barolo Cerequio D.O.C.G. 2017

ROBERTO VOERZIO

Barolo Cerequio D.O.C.G.
2017

$453.75

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.00
Product code
14803816
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Store Only
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$394.76
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Piedmont
Appellation
Barolo
Varietal(s)
Nebbiolo 100 %
Alcohol percentage
14%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
1.22 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Aging vessel type
Barriques, barrels, steel and bottle
Length of aging
40 months
Total acidity
6.30 g/l
PH
3.50
Producer's website

About this winery

The winery was established in 1986 in La Morra, a town in the heart of the Langhe that has always been renowned for the greatness of its vineyards, some of which were mentioned in town records going back as far as 1250. They began with 2 hectares, and over the years have managed to acquire the most prestigious, historic crus for the production of Barolo, such as La Serra, Brunate, Cerequio, Sarmassa, Rocche dell'Annunziata and Fossati, and excellent vineyards for Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo and...

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Product notes

Origin: La Morra Climate Exposure: South-South/East. No. plants per hectare: 4000-5000 Yield per hectare: 500 gr. per plant. Harvest End September - Ealry October. Vinification: Fermentation: in steel. Ageing: 24 months in used barriques and 20 hl barrels, 8 months in steel and 8 months in bottle.

Tasting notes

"Extremely perfumed and beautiful, offering rose-petal and lavender aromas with some tar to the ripe cherries. Some spice, such as nutmeg, as well as light hazelnut. Fresh. Full-bodied, very tight and compact with firmness and wonderful length and focus. Consistent drive through the center of the wine." JAMES SUCKLING

Press reviews

James Suckling

- 98 points -

(Vintage 2017)

"Extremely perfumed and beautiful, offering rose-petal and lavender aromas with some tar to the ripe cherries. Some spice, such as nutmeg, as well as light hazelnut. Fresh. Full-bodied, very tight and compact with firmness and wonderful length and focus. Consistent drive through the center of the wine." JAMES SUCKLING

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