2020 Vietti Barolo Cerequio Magnum

Vietti is absolutely a top domain. The robust Barolos and Barberas from Mario Cordero are world class and very scarce! The quality is phenomenal and consistent across the entire range. Vietti is the only producer who owns vineyards in the eleven villages that are allowed to produce Barolo. They were the first to replant the forgotten local white grape “Arneis”. They were also pioneers in bottling “single vineyard” Baroli. This was the legendary 1961 Barolo Rocche. By being one of the first wine estates to export to the US, Vietti quickly became a big name in the Piemonte region and now all single vineyard Barolos are issued on allocation and only a handful of bottles are ever available per country. The potential of their wines is unprecedented and from the good years this is 30 years+

This is a nice 1.5 liter magnum in OWC/1 - Even tastier and with a longer drinking window.

The Vietti 2020 Barolo Cerequio is a refined and sensual wine from one of the most prestigious crus of Barolo, located in La Morra, this wine offers a unique combination of power and elegance, with an expressive fruitiness and a balanced structure. The nose opens with deep notes of dark cherries, followed by dried mint and licorice root, which add a spicy and refreshing dimension. In addition, there is a subtle hint of navel orange, which provides a lively and aromatic lift.

On the palate, the 2020 Cerequio presents itself with a velvety and chalky tannic structure, which is beautifully interwoven with the fresh acidity. Although the fruit in this vintage is slightly more linear and less layered than in cooler years, the wine remains beautifully balanced, thanks to the fine integration of ripe tannins and a firm acidity. This gives the wine both drinkability at a younger age and excellent aging potential.

The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrique, which contributes to the creamy texture and softer acidity. It is then aged for two years in large oak barrels, which provides a subtle wood influence and added complexity without masking the terroir. This traditional approach emphasizes the elegance and finesse of Cerequio, while the wine retains its characteristic structure and aromatic expression.

The Cerequio vineyard, located in La Morra, is known for its rich and chalky soils, which produce an exceptionally elegant and refined style of Barolo. This terroir produces wines with silky tannins and a delicate floral touch, but also with a deep concentration and a long finish.

The Vietti 2020 Barolo Cerequio will continue to develop over the next 15 to 25 years, evolving from fruity and spicy aromas to deeper notes of truffle, leather and dried flowers. This Barolo is best paired with elegant yet flavorful dishes such as risotto with porcini mushrooms, truffle pasta, slow-cooked beef or roasted rack of lamb. It will also shine with hard-matured cheeses such as an aged Pecorino or a 36-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano. With only 3,866 bottles produced, the Vietti 2020 Barolo Cerequio is a rare and coveted expression of one of La Morra’s finest terroirs.