Barolo Cerequio DOCG

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Region: Italy » Piedmont
Varietal: Nebbiolo

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Robert Parker 92 Points Michele Chiarlo was born in the Monferrato region of Piemonte where his family has grown grapes for over 5 generations.... Read more

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Source: Great Wines Direct

10/16/2012

Robert Parker 92 Points Michele Chiarlo was born in the Monferrato region of Piemonte where his family has grown grapes for over 5 generations. In 1956 he decided to start a small winery in Calamandrana, a small village nestling in some of Monferrato's finest hillside vineyards. He now owns 50 hectares of vineyards situated in the most prestigious areas and produces top quality Barolos such as Cerequio and Cannubi. He has built a cellar in Barolo to age the wines. Barolo Cerequio has won many awards worldwide and is recognized as being amongst Italy's top red wines. In the Italian Wine Guide Barolo Cerequio 1998 gained the top 3 Bicchieri award as did the 1997,1996 and 1995 in previous editions. Grapes : 100% Estate Grown Nebbiolo Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo DOCG Maker : Stefano Chiarlo & Gianni Meleni Notes : Full, generous, and intense with great complexity and balance with hints of blackcurrant, apricots, cherries and mint in the background. Rich, full-bodied, and well structured with aristocratic tannins and an elegant and lingering finish. Produced in a limited quantity in numbered bottles. Serve : At 18C with roast or grilled red meats, game and mature cheese. ABV : 13.5%

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