In the glass
Aroma: mature fruit, mint, eucalyptus, gentian, fine spice
Palate: rich, fine tannin
From the prized Cerequio cru, made only in excellent vintages, with mature fruit, mint, eucalyptus, gentian and fine spice over a rich palate of tight, fine tannins and notable elegance.
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
The braise meets the cru's rich structure. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the spicy, mineral core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the mature-fruit lift.
How to serve Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cerequio is one of Barolo's greatest crus, straddling La Morra and Barolo, from which Chiarlo makes a limited, elegant Barolo only in top years.
- 1988 — Chiarlo develops its Cerequio cru Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Michele Chiarlo
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 90 to 170 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
Frequently asked about Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio
What does Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio taste like?
On the nose, mature fruit, mint, eucalyptus, gentian, fine spice. On the palate, rich, fine tannin. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the prized Cerequio cru, made only in excellent vintages, with mature fruit, mint, eucalyptus, gentian and fine spice over a rich palate of tight, fine tannins and notable elegance.
When should I drink Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio?
Drink 10 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. The braise meets the cru's rich structure.
What grapes are in Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.