Azienda Vitivinicola Michele Chiarlo
Michele Chiarlo's single-vineyard Barolo from the Cerequio cru between La Morra and Barolo: 100% Nebbiolo on Tortonian marl, two years in oak for a structured, finely tannic red of rose, mint and dried-cherry depth. Cellar-worthy classic Piedmont.
A drinker-consensus profile built from Michele Chiarlo's own tasting notes and more than 5,000 Vivino reviews of this single-vineyard La Morra Barolo.
Classic La Morra Nebbiolo perfume: dried cherry and maraschino lift into rose petal, violet and the mint and eucalyptus that Michele Chiarlo flags as the Cerequio signature, with gentian and fine spice underneath. Bottle age brings the leather and tar that over 250 Vivino reviewers single out.
Rose petal
Violet
Cherry
Eucalyptus
Mint
Tobacco
Leather
LiquoriceStructured but never heavy. A dense weave of fine-grained tannins frames red cherry and dried-fruit depth, carried by the bright acidity Nebbiolo keeps even from these south and south-west slopes at 320 metres. Two years in medium oak casks lend tobacco and a savoury, gently spiced frame rather than overt vanilla.
Long and savoury, closing on dried rose, liquorice and a mineral, forest-floor echo of the cru's manganese-rich Tortonian marl.
A polished, mid-weight Cerequio that drinkers prize for elegance and finesse over sheer power, rating it 4.3 from more than 5,000 Vivino reviews and 95 to 98 points from L'Espresso, Decanter and Robert Parker. A single-vineyard step up from Michele Chiarlo's classico range, best with cellar age in classic vintages like 2016 and 2019.
Live UK listings run from the warm, earlier-drinking 2017 and 2020 through the classic, cellar-worthy 2016 and 2019, priced from around 86 to 169 pounds.
A structured, age-worthy single-vineyard Barolo that rates highest for food versatility, cellaring and special occasions over everyday or beginner drinking.
A prestigious single-vineyard Barolo DOCG from a celebrated cru with 95 to 98 point critic scores, a natural choice for special occasions and gifting.
Firm Nebbiolo tannin and bright acidity make it a classic table red for braised meats, truffle and aged cheese; very high food versatility.
DOCG-mandated ageing, two years in oak and a firm tannic backbone give classic vintages two decades of cellar potential; among the more age-worthy Barolo.
At roughly 86 to 169 pounds it sits in Barolo's upper band, a single-vineyard cru priced above the classico: fair rather than bargain value for the quality tier.
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A compact view of what the Barolo denomination actually requires, and how this bottle sits inside it. Pulled from the official Italian disciplinare.
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Barolo swings between cool, structured years and warmer, riper ones: 2013, 2016 and 2019 rank among the great classic Langhe vintages, while 2017 and 2020 drink earlier.
2020 delivered ripe yet balanced Barolo of mid-weight charm and was a top-rated year for this wine on Vivino, offering approachable fruit and fine tannins for medium-term drinking.
2019 was a near-perfect, classic Langhe vintage with structure and vibrancy, rated highly by Vivino drinkers. The tannic backbone and balance reward a decade or more in the cellar.
A cooler, classic 2018 season produced fresher, more elegant Barolo of slightly lighter weight. The Cerequio shows fine perfume and supple tannins for medium-term drinking.
2017 was the decade's hottest, driest growing season, giving riper, softer-structured Barolo that drinks earlier than the classic years. Generous and warm in character, approachable now with decanting.
Drink-now / hold guidance reflects general style cues for this wine, not a forecast for a specific bottle. Where vintage-level editorial notes exist, they appear above.
A three-hectare parcel in the Cerequio cru between La Morra and Barolo, two years in oak casks and 95 to 98 point critic scores sit behind the price.
Italian wine law sorts bottles into a pyramid. DOCG sits at the top: tightly drawn boundaries, prescribed grapes, mandatory ageing, government tasting before release. DOC is the same idea with looser thresholds. IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) is broader still, requiring only that 85% of the grapes come from the named territory.
Barolo is in the DOCG tier. That is not a quality verdict, it is a description of how much freedom the producer has at vinification and ageing.
Barolo falls within Piedmont , covering Cuneo, Langhe: Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour, Diano d'Alba, Cherasco, Roddi. The denomination is further divided into 11 sub-zones.
Cerequio is one of Barolo's most prestigious crus and Michele Chiarlo farms just 3 hectares here; scarce single-vineyard fruit from a named cru commands a premium over blended Barolo.
The wine matures two years in medium oak botti and is held at least three years before sale, tying up cellar space and capital long before any bottle is sold.
Hand-picking the 320-metre, south and south-west facing rows is labour-intensive and low-yield, raising cost per bottle against machine-harvested flatland fruit.
Scores of 96+ from Robert Parker and 95 to 98 from Decanter and L'Espresso lift demand and let the wine hold a premium in the single-vineyard Barolo market.
UK excise duty on still wine adds 2.67 pounds a bottle before 20% VAT, so on an 86-pound bottle roughly 17 pounds is tax before the retailer's margin.
Michele Chiarlo is a large, well-distributed Piedmont house, so the Cerequio reaches the UK through established importers, keeping it below boutique micro-cru Barolo prices.
Dishes that complement this wine
The estate serves it with brasato al Barolo, tajarin with white Alba truffle and Castelmagno; its fine tannins and savoury depth suit braised meat and earthy Piedmontese cooking.
Nebbiolo's firm, fine-grained tannins need protein and collagen to settle. Slow-braised dishes coat the palate with gelatinous richness that softens the grip and lets the wine's perfume come forward.
Try with: Brasato al Barolo · Ossobuco alla Milanese · Stracotto di manzo · More pairings →
The wine's tertiary forest-floor, gentian and dried-herb notes bridge directly to earthy fungi. Tajarin with white Alba truffle and a porcini risotto echo that savoury register, a pairing Michele Chiarlo recommends at the estate.
Try with: Tajarin al Tartufo · Porcini mushroom risotto · Truffle risotto · More pairings →
Agnolotti del plin's rich meat filling and butter sauce match the structured, mid-weight body of the Cerequio without overpowering its finesse, a regional pairing of like with like.
Try with: Agnolotti del Plin · Tajarin al ragù · More pairings →
Acidity and fine tannin cut the fat and salt of mountain cheeses. Michele Chiarlo pours the Cerequio with Castelmagno; aged Toma and well-matured Parmigiano work on the same principle.
Try with: Castelmagno · Aged Toma · Parmigiano Reggiano
The wine's lifted acidity and savoury edge cut through the char and fat of grilled beef, refreshing the palate between bites, while a Fiorentina gives the tannins protein to grip without masking the perfume.
Try with: Fiorentina steak · Tagliata di manzo · Grilled ribeye · More pairings →
Barolo's firm tannins and 14% alcohol amplify capsaicin heat, turning spicy dishes harsh and bitter, while its savoury power flattens delicate raw fish and shellfish. Keep it away from fiery curries, Sichuan heat and sushi.
Skip with: Vindaloo · Szechuan beef · Sushi · Oysters · Pairing guide →
Aged a minimum of three years before release, the classic vintages reward a further decade or two in the cellar; warmer years are for nearer-term drinking.
Peak around 2030. Best in the years above; holds without falling over either side.
A short splash decant softens the first-pour edge and opens the aromatics.
DOCG-mandated ageing, two years in oak and a firm tannic backbone give classic vintages two decades of cellar potential; among the more age-worthy Barolo.
£86.40 is the lowest tracked offer for the current vintage and we have no signal of further discounting.
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Confidence · HighDrawn from what drinkers consistently report on Vivino and Wine-Searcher, summarised in our own words. A crowd read across many tasters, not a single critic.
Confidence · MediumFrom the official Italian disciplinare for this denomination, cross-checked against the Ministry of Agriculture register.
Confidence · HighOur reading of the price, drawn from the disciplinare, public UK duty rates, and typical landed-cost benchmarks. Not a quote from the producer or a retailer.
Confidence · MediumStyle guidance for this kind of wine at this price point. Treat it as advice, not a forecast for the bottle in your hand.
Confidence · MediumMichele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio is 100% Nebbiolo, grown in the Cerequio cru between La Morra and Barolo. Like all Barolo DOCG, it is a single-variety Nebbiolo wine.
Cerequio is one of Barolo's most prestigious crus, straddling the boundary of La Morra and Barolo. Michele Chiarlo farms about 3 hectares here on south and south-west slopes at roughly 320 metres, on calcareous-clay marl from the Tortonian era.
The wine is aged a minimum of three years before release, including two years in oak casks. Classic vintages such as 2013, 2016 and 2019 can cellar for two decades; warmer years like 2017 and 2020 drink well a little earlier.
Reach for the dishes Michele Chiarlo serves it with: brasato di vitello al Barolo, tajarin with white Alba truffle, and aged Castelmagno cheese. Its fine tannins and savoury depth suit braised meats and earthy, truffled Piedmontese cooking.
It rates 4.3 out of 5 across more than 5,000 Vivino reviews and has drawn 95 to 98 point scores from L'Espresso, Robert Parker and Decanter. Drinkers consistently praise its elegance and fine tannins over sheer power.
Expect aromas of dried cherry, rose, mint and eucalyptus over gentian and fine spice, with a structured palate of fine-grained tannins and a long, savoury, earthy finish. It is a classic, elegant expression of La Morra Nebbiolo.
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