Barolo, Cerequio, 2021

Stylistically, Cerequio represents the middle ground between La Serra and Rocche – offering some of the sappiness of the former with the sultry ripeness of the latter. Bright ruby in colour, it displays sculpted red fruits with an extra kick of mineral grip. Grand-scaled and serious with a deep undertow of complexity and enticement. A stunning Cerequio, perhaps our pick of the bunch this year. Cerequio is one of the historic single vineyards of La Morra, south-facing and planted at 300 metres above sea level on sandy clay soils. Sarmassa is the lower continuation of Cerequio.