Jane Anson: 94 Punkte
"Dried herbs, dried roses, lean and savoury, fresh acidity that gives a cushion of freshness. This is thoroughly charming, medium-weight, mouthwatering on the finish, no need to wait too long to begin drinking. Stefano Chiarlo winemaker, from 1ha of 50 year old vines in the village of La Morra, first vintage 1988. Fermented in 55hl oak vats." (02/2025)
Decanter: 94 Punkte
"The Chiarlo name is practically synonymous with Cerequio. Boasting a substantial nine hectares in this revered MGA, which straddles La Morra and Barolo, the family has produced a separate bottling since 1988. The 2021 starts out brightly, proposing red cherry, raspberry and rose. It uplifts before then grounding as it develops captivating earthy complexities of eucalyptus, ginger and ginseng. Similar duality plays out on the palate, where frisky acidity and a lightness in step belies sneaky density of raspberry and rhubarb. Fresh, chalky tannins cling in all the right places. Liquorice root and mint tea enhance the finish." - Michaela Morris
The Drinks Business: 95 Punkte
"(Barolo; 100% Nebbiolo; from Michele Chiarlo’s 1 hectare holding in the iconic Cerequio vineyard; 14% alcohol). Much fuller and pulpier with more intensity and less vertical lift. Cerequio is less aerial, but richer and more polished and weighty. It is cool at the core, an impression reinforced by the sense of compact concentration. Serious and rather gorgeous with a darker note to the cherry and berry fruits. Very fresh and lithe and sapid with redolent Nebbiolo tannins – very fine – indicating its potential for longevity."
