-
97
/ 100
Decanter -
96
/ 100
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
96
/ 100
Wine Enthusiast
Red
Classification
Nebbiolo
Variety
2016
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Italy
Country
Piedmont, Barolo
Region
14.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
97 / 100"Dried flowers, red berry baked tarts, rose petals, patisserie elements. Clean, clear and sharp, this is focussed and amazingly taught on the palate. Tannins are present and firm giving the linearity to this - the straight core that drives the wine forward. It's not so expansive, the tension is so apparent still, but so well defined and really graceful. Feels sophisticated and oh so charming. Such amazing almost bitter, minty, freshness on the finish, the licks of stone, graphite, pencil led giving the salinity and minerality. Just such a gorgeous lingering impression that makes you smile. Mouthwatering acidity is up front and centre but it's cushioned and plumped by the tannins and freshness, not giving plushness but certainly adding depth. Amazingly well controlled, full of vivacity and scintillating tension."
- Decanter
96 / 100
"The 2016 Barolo Cerequio is born in the vineyard cru that best represents the excellent winemaking efforts of the Michele Chiarlo team. The estate owns a beautiful boutique hotel and restaurant in the middle of the vineyard and fittingly uses this spot for most public functions. This is a terrific expression, showing the power and balance of the vintage with pretty accents of wild fruit, rose and dark earth that render volume and intensity to the wine's overall performance."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
96 / 100
"Fragrant purple flower, dark-skinned berry, chopped mint and pipe tobacco are just some of the aromas you'll find on this captivating red. The delicious palate combines structure, finesse and earthiness, delivering juicy Marasca cherry, black raspberry, licorice and truffle framed in taut, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it youthfully focused and well balanced."
- Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Notes
The Michele Chiarlo estate’s reputation has been sealed since 1956, when the eponymous oenologist decided to set up his own business producing great Piedmont wines.
A bright garnet color with light orange reflections. Scent opens with ripe cherry, raspberry and plum jam, and then sweeping over memories of licorice, tar and rhubarb, and again recalling tobacco, leather, chocolate and truffles. Taste on the palate flows in a constant and progressive way, giving body and silkiness at the same time, and thus proving to be fine in the tannic texture and concentrated on the sip. Long persistence.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity