In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.
How to serve Roberto Voerzio 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 Roberto Voerzio's flagship crus, vinified in his hallmark concentrated, low-yield style.
- 1988 — Voerzio bottles his Cerequio cru Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Roberto Voerzio
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- EUR 200 to 400 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12 to 40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
Frequently asked about Roberto Voerzio Barolo Cerequio
What does Roberto Voerzio Barolo Cerequio taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Voerzio's Cerequio is a powerful, concentrated single-cru Barolo from the prized hill on the La Morra and Barolo boundary.
When should I drink Roberto Voerzio Barolo Cerequio?
Drink 12 to 40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Roberto Voerzio Barolo Cerequio?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
What grapes are in Roberto Voerzio Barolo Cerequio?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.