2006 Barolo Cerequio

The 2006 Barolo Cerequio is all red berries, flowers and sweet French oak. This shows terrific detail and nuance, both qualities that are the hallmarks of Cerequio, a vineyard that yields wines of first-class pedigree. Like a finely-cut stone, there is a level of clarity, depth and precision here I find highly appealing. This, too, is another strong effort from Damilano. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2026. Cerequio. Brunate. Cannubi. These are the Italian equivalents of Musigny, Bonnes Mares and Chambertin; in other words, among the most precious vineyards anywhere in the world. Consulting oenologist Giuseppe Caviola is a virtual guarantee that the Damilano wines will always be well-made, but when will they become truly distinctive and worthy of their origins? That is the question that still needs to be answered. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

The 2006 Barolo Cerequio is all red berries, flowers and sweet French oak. This shows terrific detail and nuance, both qualities that are the hallmarks of Cerequio, a vineyard that yields wines of first-class pedigree. Like a finely-cut stone, there is a level of clarity, depth and precision here I find highly appealing. This, too, is another strong effort from Damilano. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2026. ||Cerequio. Brunate. Cannubi. These are the Italian equivalents of Musigny, Bonnes Mares and Chambertin; in other words, among the most precious vineyards anywhere in the world. Consulting oenologist Giuseppe Caviola is a virtual guarantee that the Damilano wines will always be well-made, but when will they become truly distinctive and worthy of their origins? That is the question that still needs to be answered. Wine Advocate.December, 2010