2019
6x75cl
DP
£1,501.22
vintage
portfolio
2019
6x75cl
DP
£1,501.22
2019
6x75cl
DP
£1,501.22
Cerequio has a more flattering and textural feel with velvety ripe tannins and fruits on the sweeter, redder spectrum after Brunate. Touches of cinnamon and anise with spearmint and crushed flowers give a pretty feel, though this belies how serious it really is. Only on the finish does one notice the firm linear feel to the acidity that seems a running theme in 2019. A marriage of sensual fruit and present structure. One of the historic single vineyards of La Morra, south-facing and planted at 300 metres above sea level on sandy clay soils. On average 300 cases per year are produced. Aged for two years in small, lightly toasted French oak barrels, no more than 20% new.
Roberto Voerzio is undeniably one of the stars of Piedmont and a Barolo producer with a world-wide following, his philosophy is a simple one; from the healthiest lowest-yielding vines, in the greatest plots, come the very finest wines. His vineyard management is meticulous and covers hard pruning, green harvesting, pruning, and leaf thinning which, together with his policy of having high planting density, result in an exceptionally small production. The yields are the lowest in the region, 500g of fruit per vine for the crus and even 1kg per vine for Dolcetto and Barberas - the yield of most top growers' best Barlo Crus. In the winery Roberto's vision is to make the purest expression of Nebbiolo as possible. Fermentations are with wild yeasts, extractions are very gentle using the light "pumping over" technique, elevage takes place in both french oak with a maximum of 30% new, both large casks and barriques. The wines are an exquisite mix of intensity and lightness, measured concentration and bright juicy, moreish flavours. The Voerzios are not afraid to reject a cuvée either, if hail or a fermentation deviation prevents quality from being tip top, as with Cerequio in 2011 and La Serra in 2006. Some of Italy's greatest wines.
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