Michele Chiarlo : Cerequio 2017

An elegant and structured wine from Piedmont

The estate

The Michele Chiarlo estate’s renown has been established since 1956, which was when the eponymous oenologist decided to create his own estate and to produce fine Piedmont wines.
His ambition: to highlight the terroirs and grape varieties in Piedmont and reveal their individual personalities through a constant quest for excellence as well as a custom-made vinification.
Located in the village of Calamandrana within the Barolo appellation, the Michele Chiarlo appellation produces wines renowned for their inimitable style which harmoniously marries aromatic complexity with supple, silky tannins.

The vineyard

Produced since 1988, Cerequio de Michele Chiarlo is a Barolo wine from a 3-hectare vineyard located near the village of La Morra in the heart of a magnificent amphitheatre. This south/southwest-facing terroir is planted on a soil made up of calcareous marl and sand, rich in iron and magnesium.

The vintage

2017 had a hot and dry summer in Piedmont. The freshness of the grapes, as well as the climatic and organoleptic characteristics of a great vintage, were preserved thanks to agricultural practices that matched the vineyard’s needs, such as late leaf-thinning and an early start to the harvests.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes, harvested by hand, were fermented in 55hl oak vats and had a 20-day fermentation. Malolactic fermentation was carried out in vats. This wine had a minimum of 3 years ageing, 2 of which took place in medium-sized oak barrels, followed by additional ageing in bottle before being released on the market.

Blend

Nebbiolo (100%).

Tasting

Colour
The wine is a beautiful ruby and garnet colour with bright highlights.

Nose
The nose is complex, revealing with great character fragrances of ripe fruits, mint, eucalytus, gentian and fine spices.

Palate
Rich and structured, the palate entices with its fine tannins, its elegance and harmony and its aromatic richness.

Food and wine pairing

This Cannubi 2017 by Michele Chiarlo pairs perfectly with roasts, truffle tagliolini, wild game and well-matured cheeses.

Serving

For the best tasting, serve at 18°C.