Cerequio is an amphitheater of vines on the Langhe terrace, in the municipality of La Morra.
Its soil made of sand (20%), loam (50%), and clay (30%) produces tannic, solid-bodied, and powerful wines. The vineyard is located at a height of about 320 m (1050 ft.) a.s.l. and has an eastward sun exposure. The olfactory bouquet of this cru is rich and complex: the dominating scents are cherry, violet, and balsamic notes, as well as refined hints of vanilla, liquorish, dried rose, and tar.
Colour:
Garnet red with orange reflections in the ageing
Bouquet:
Notes of violet, cherry and balsamic nuances of vanilla and liquorice
Taste:
Intense, elegant and persistent, with notes of red fruit and, with ageing, tobacco and leather
96 Points - WinesCritic.com, Raffaele Vacchione, January 2020. "Decadent on the nose in the delicate matrix that dispenses red hibiscus flowers, orange blossom and lime blossom. It is further enriched with sweet notes of strawberries and pink grapefruit juice. Full body, biting and juicy tannins and a broad and enveloping finish. Delicious right away, it will be better from 2021 onwards."
93 Points - Wine Spectator
91 Points - Wine Enthusiast, Kerin O'Keefe, October 2019. "Blue flower, wild herb and woodland berry aromas shape the nose. Elegantly structured, the focused palate shows cranberry, Marasca cherry, crushed mint and star anise set against fine-grained tannins. Drink 2023–2030."
