Red

Cerequio

By Damilano, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Damilano Cerequio

Barolo from Cerequio, an amphitheatre of vines in La Morra whose deep, loam- and clay-rich soil gives tannic, structured and powerful wines.

Tasting notes

Colour: Garnet red with orange reflections as it ages. Bouquet: Violet, cherry and balsamic notes, with nuances of vanilla and liquorice. Palate: Intense, elegant and persistent, with red fruit and, with ageing, tobacco and leather.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo
Cru / vineyard
Cerequio
Production area
Municipality of La Morra, single vineyard Cerequio
Soil
Calcareous, with 20% sand, 50% loam and 30% clay
Exposure
South, South-East
Vineyard planting
0.6 ha owned, planted in 1997, at about 320 m a.s.l.
Vinification
Fermentation at controlled temperature for 20 days. Aged in large oak barrels.
Serving temperature
16-17°C

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