Barolo Cerequio

This estate, started by Giacomo Voerzio in the 1950's, has been run by his son Roberto since the 1980's and has done exceedingly well under this new regime. Considered by many to be the leading producer of the region, Roberto Voerzio is an outspoken modernist and is understandably, unabashedly proud of his own estate and techniques. Voerzio's highly concentrated wines are the result of the very low yields he enforces in the vineyard, leaving 8 buds per vine. If the summer is exceptional, it is left as is and yields little more than 1 bottle per vine, approximately 2 tons per acre. If the weather is rainy and cool in late August or early September, production is reduced. Cerequio, located 820 ft. above sea level, with South exposure and a calcareous and clay soil composition. Made from 100% Nebbiolo the first vintage was bottled in 1987 and 4,000 bottles are produced annually. Aged in new and old barriques the wine is aged 20-25 months followed by an additional 2-3 years in bottle prior to release from the winery. A deep ruby-red colour wine with an aromatic nose of dried rose and truffle. The Nebbiolo exhibits flavors of ripe cherries and roses that explode with a complex and persistent roundness. This Voerzio has an extremely long finish, with granular tannins this is a wine to be savoured. (12 x 75 cl)

This vineyard is situated on the Hill of the Cannubi. A deep, sometimes inky wine, with tobacco aromas. It has a great, smoky complexity and surprising finesse and suppleness for such a weighty wine. A perfect accompaniment to red meat game and cheese. Serve at room temperature. (12 x 75 cl)

In 1956, Michele Chiarlo began his career as a producer with a small cellar in Calamandrana, starting off with 5 hectares of his father's company's vineyards, planted with Barbera and Muscat grapes. Today, the 50 hectare estate is spread throughout some of the regions best wine producing areas of Barolo, Gavi and Asti. This wine comes from a 6 hectare vineyard in Cerequio is to be found on a splendid, south-facing amphitheatre hill between the communes of La Morra and Barolo. The exceptional composition of the soil together with a particularly mild climate make Cerequio one of most prestigious crus throughout the entire Barolo production area. The vineyard is skilfully managed and prepared with much care taken between the vineyard and the winery. Here the wines spend 2 years in oak barrels. A strong red coloured wine with predominant balsamic sensations, of mint, fruit jams while its taste matches the bouquet. The structure is rich, ample and of great character, with a notable presence of delicate tannins. It is surprising the delicacy with which it caresses the palate before the enjoyable finish. (6 x 75 cl)

Color: intense garnet red. Aroma: ethereal, rose petals, and spice, with hints of tobacco, mint and chocolate. Vinification: red wine method with maceration on the skins for approx 10 days. Following the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is then matured in traditional Slavonian oak casks for ca. 2 years during which period the malolactic fermation takes place. The wine is then refined for a further 8-10 months prior to its release. Area: La Morra. Vine: Nebbiolo for Barolo (6 x 75 cl)

In 1956, Michele Chiarlo began his career as a producer with a small cellar in Calamandrana, starting off with 5 hectares of his father's company's vineyards, planted with Barbera and Muscat grapes. Today, the 50 hectare estate is spread throughout some of the regions best wine producing areas of Barolo, Gavi and Asti. This wine comes from a 6 hectare vineyard in Cerequio is to be found on a splendid, south-facing amphitheatre hill between the communes of La Morra and Barolo. The exceptional composition of the soil together with a particularly mild climate make Cerequio one of most prestigious crus throughout the entire Barolo production area. The vineyard is skilfully managed and prepared with much care taken between the vineyard and the winery. Here the wines spend 2 years in oak barrels. This wine is from a single vineyard located on the most prestigious hillside between the villages of La Morra and Barolo, it is a rich and aristocratic wine with amazing complexity and a long finish. (6 x 75 cl)

This estate, started by Giacomo Voerzio in the 1950's, has been run by his son Roberto since the 1980's and has done exceedingly well under this new regime. Considered by many to be the leading producer of the region, Roberto Voerzio is an outspoken modernist and is understandably, unabashedly proud of his own estate and techniques. His highly concentrated wines are the result of the very low yields he enforces in the vineyard, leaving 8 buds per vine. If the summer is exceptional, it is left as is and yields little more than 1 bottle per vine, approximately 2 tons per acre. If the weather is rainy and cool in late August or early September, production is reduced. The 1999 vintage is big and chewy, with loads in reserve. Aromas of mushrooms, berries and smoke combine with a full-bodied palate and a great finish. A fantasic wine due to extremely low yields with only 320 cases made.

The estate, started by Giacomo Voerzio in the 1950's, has been run by his son Roberto since the 1980's and has done exceedingly well under this new regime. Considered by many to be the leading producer of the region, Roberto Voerzio is an outspoken modernist and is understandably, unabashedly proud of his own estate and techniques. Voerzio's highly concentrated wines are the result of the very low yields he enforces in the vineyard, leaving 8 buds per vine. If the summer is exceptional, it is left as is and yields little more than 1 bottle per vine, approximately 2 tons per acre. If the weather is rainy and cool in late August or early September, production is reduced. Ageing for 27 months using a combination of new, 1 and 2 year old barrique has produced a deep ruby red coloured wine. With aromas of violet, spices, marmelade of fruit raspberry, liquorice, this wine is well structured, mouth-filling, with sweet, enveloping tannins with a persistent licorice finish. Available in Magnum Bottles. (1 x 1.5 Litres)

Roberto Voerzio BRUNATE Barolo DOCG from Italy, Piemonte, Barolo by Roberto Voerzio La Morra

Roberto Voerzio CAPALOT Barolo Riserva from Italy, Piemonte, Barolo by Roberto Voerzio La Morra

Opaque, ruby colour followed by aromas of blackberry, cherry and raspberry, pure and highly extracted with powerful flavours and potent tannin. This will require many years of cellaring but will be truly remarkable when its time comes. Parker, . (12 x 75 cl)