Description
Cerequio is a prestigious vineyard located in the commune of La Morra, well-regarded for producing wines that balance finesse with structure. The 2020 Vietti Barolo Cerequio is another exceptional offering from Vietti, showcasing the elegance and power that this producer is known for. This Barolo has significant aging potential, allowing it to evolve and develop more complexity over the next 10 to 20 years.
Tasting Notes:
A brilliant garnet colour. The nose is elegant, offering aromas of cherry and raspberry, combined with floral notes of rose and violet, as well as earthy and spicy undertones. There's also a touch of tobacco and a hint of licorice.
The palate is refined, with fine tannins, bright acidity, and a silky mouthfeel. Flavours of red fruit, herbs, and spices intertwine, with a subtle minerality that adds to the wine's elegance. The finish is long and persistent.
Serving & Food Pairing:
Decanting for about 1 to 2 hours before serving can help release its full potential. Serve a room temperature and pair with roast lamb or beef, truffle risotto or aged cheeses like Pecorino or Castelmagno.
Vineyard and Terroir:
The Cerequio Vineyard is located at a higher altitude and benefits from a combination of clay, sand, and limestone soils, as well as a favourable exposure to the sun. This terroir allows for slow ripening of the Nebbiolo grapes, helping to preserve the wine's natural acidity and aromatic complexity.
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Condition
Excellent- Includes presentation case
Reviews
James Suckling: 97 points. He describes it as having "impressive depth of color and brightness," with "fresh brambly raspberries, red cherries, grapefruit, and mineral" notes. Suckling finds it "pure, ripe and racy," noting its "fully resolved tannins and a tense, compact finish." He suggests that while it's approachable now due to its fruit depth, it will benefit from additional complexity if enjoyed from 2027 onwards.
Jeb Dunnuck: 97 points. He notes that the wine opens with "aromas of wet asphalt, dried raspberries, cranberry, and fresh roses." On the palate, it's "medium-bodied" with a "vertical feel," featuring "fine tannins and fresh spine of acidity." Dunnuck recommends drinking it between 2026 and 2040.
Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 95+ points. Galloni praises the wine's "nuance and class," highlighting its "crushed red berry fruit, kirsch, blood orange, spice, and mint" aromas. He describes it as an "exotic, racy Barolo" framed by "nervy tannins that convey classicism."
Wine Advocate (Monica Larner): 94 points. Larner observes "a little more hot-vintage thickness or softness on the mid-palate," with "aromas of dark cherry, dried mint, licorice root, and naval orange." She notes that while the fruit is slightly more one-dimensional in 2020, the wine's acidity and "velvety and chalky" tannins provide balance.