# Cerequio (Michele Chiarlo)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Michele Chiarlo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/michele-chiarlo.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/michele-chiarlo-cerequio).

- **Producer:** Michele Chiarlo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Cerequio
- **Production area:** Cerequio, between Barolo and La Morra (6 ha, acquired 1988)
- **Soil:** Among the most ancient soils of the Langhe, formed in the Tortonian (about 9 million years ago): calcareous clay marl of marine sedimentary origin, basic pH, poor in organic matter, rich in magnesium and manganese
- **Exposure:** South, south-west; 320 m
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1972-1990
- **Vinification:** Fermented 20 days on the skins in 55 hl oak vats with gentle "shower" wetting of the cap at 30-27 C; malolactic in vat. Minimum 3 years of ageing, 2 of them in medium-sized oak casks, then bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 C
- **Award:** 5 Grappoli (Fondazione Italiana Sommelier, Bibenda 2027), vintage 2022, source: https://www.bibenda.it/
- **Award:** Faccino 95/100 (Doctor Wine, Guida Essenziale ai Vini d'Italia 2027), vintage 2022, source: https://www.doctorwine.wine/
- **Award:** Tre Bicchieri (Gambero Rosso, Vini d'Italia 2026), vintage 2021, source: https://www.gamberorosso.it/notizie/vino/degustazioni/tre-bicchieri-2026-migliori-vini-piemonte/
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Barolo from the producer's six hectares in Cerequio, an icon cru made only in excellent vintages in very limited quantities. Available in 0.75, 1.5, 3 and 5 l.

## Tasting notes

Colour: Ruby-garnet red with brilliant reflections; Nose: Ample, of great character, with ripe fruit, mint, eucalyptus, gentian and very fine spices; Palate: Rich in structure with a dense weave of fine tannins, elegant and harmonious

## Food pairings

Egg with white Alba truffle, pan-fried lamb chops, veal braised in Barolo, Castelmagno cheese