($103, Kobrand Wine & Spirits):  With the trio of producer, vintage and vineyard going for it, it’s not surprising that Chiarlo’s Cerequio is outstanding.  The 2013 vintage in Barolo was very successful.  Chiarlo is a top producer and Cerequio is a great vineyard.  More tannic and firmer than their blended Barolo, Tortoniano, it’s also more mineral-y.  The charm remains despite the bump up in everything else.  Long and elegant, this explosive wine belongs in every Barolo-lover’s cellar.
95 Michael Apstein Oct 9, 2018