Boroli

Barolo Cerequio

Boroli

Barolo Cerequio

Only a few producers have the honor of bottling the Cerequio Cru. The vineyard stretches across two opposing slopes, which together create an easily recognizable basin. The area is characterized by an extraordinary microclimate: called “Riviera delle Langhe” by the veterans.
 

The area is magnificently exposed, with a constant ventilation that keeps the grapes healthy. The soil is sandy with abundant moisture content and clay. The quality of wine is incredibly unvaried: each year, the vineyard gives us a great Barolo wine for ageing, thanks to its acidity and vibrant structure. Boroli’s Barolo Cerequio stands for elegance and refinement.

Wine Production

Cerequio is distinguished by a careful selection of grapes, precise destemming, and a long maceration with submerged cap. 

Tasting Notes

A clear bright ruby color with very light garnet red reflections; intense and persistent aroma of red fruit with notes of plum and cherry. A pleasant aroma of wood is noticeable after the fruity aroma, anticipating the full taste of a great wine suitable for long lasting life. A succulent, rich, full-bodied and pleasant taste emerges after the woody one, with the presence of slightly ripe red fruit.

Food Pairing

Thanks to its viscosity and body, Barolo is the ideal wine to pair with elaborate dishes and dishes like truffle dishes, meat dishes, pasta with porcini mushrooms, game, and aged cheeses. Cerequio is also perfect with dry pastries or chocolate.

Only a few producers have the honor of bottling the Cerequio Cru. The vineyard stretches across two opposing slopes, which together create an easily recognizable basin. The area is characterized by an extraordinary microclimate: called “Riviera delle Langhe” by the veterans.
 

The area is magnificently exposed, with a constant ventilation that keeps the grapes healthy. The soil is sandy with abundant moisture content and clay. The quality of wine is incredibly unvaried: each year, the vineyard gives us a great Barolo wine for ageing, thanks to its acidity and vibrant structure. Boroli’s Barolo Cerequio stands for elegance and refinement.

Wine Production

Cerequio is distinguished by a careful selection of grapes, precise destemming, and a long maceration with submerged cap. 

Tasting Notes

A clear bright ruby color with very light garnet red reflections; intense and persistent aroma of red fruit with notes of plum and cherry. A pleasant aroma of wood is noticeable after the fruity aroma, anticipating the full taste of a great wine suitable for long lasting life. A succulent, rich, full-bodied and pleasant taste emerges after the woody one, with the presence of slightly ripe red fruit.

Food Pairing

Thanks to its viscosity and body, Barolo is the ideal wine to pair with elaborate dishes and dishes like truffle dishes, meat dishes, pasta with porcini mushrooms, game, and aged cheeses. Cerequio is also perfect with dry pastries or chocolate.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Barolo Cerequio
Vineyard size:
2 acres
Soil composition:
Clay and Sand
Training method:
Guyot
Elevation:
1,246 feet
Yield/acre:
4.4 tons
Exposure:
Eastern / Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1994
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
2003
Bottles produced of this wine:
4,207
Average Vine Age:
23

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
20-25
Varietal composition:
100% Nebbiolo
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10-15 days
Maceration technique:
Submerged-Cap Fermentation
Malolactic fermentation:
Full
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
50hl
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
24 months
Age of Aging Container:
Two years
Length of bottle aging:
12 months
Total SO2:
88

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.48
Acidity:
6.55 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
33 g/L
Total SO2:
88
Residual sugar:
0.33 g/L

About the Vineyard

The Cerequio cru lies just across the valley from the Boroli winery in the commune of La Morra and is considered one of the most prestigious sites in the Barolo DOCG zone.