- Special label - Parker Points: 94/100 (2010) - Fill Level: Neck - Label condition:Excellent Label - Capsule condition: Excellent - Bottle size/capacity: 750 ml - Bottled : At the Château - Ready to drink or age - Wine cellar storage at 12°C The wine in brief In 2006, those who patiently waited for the perfect harvest time were rewarded with grapes in impeccable condition and of extraordinary quality, making this Barolo Cerequio an "Outstanding" vintage. Only 4,500 bottles are produced annually from this cru, making it a rare wine. The nose is balsamic and spicy, with elegant complexity; the palate is full, long, and structured, with fine, silky tannins. Barolo Cerequio 2006 is like a symphony composed by the vineyards of the Langhe, a melody of elegance and refinement. This wine is an unforgettable tasting, a journey into the flavors and scents of Italy. Denomination Barolo Docg Cerequio Vegetative cycle Due to the irregular climatic variations,the vegetative cycle of the plants went through phases of accelerated growth alternating with periods of apparent stability. As for Nebbiolo, those who showed patience in waiting for the ideal harvest time in 2006 were rewarded with grapes in impeccable condition and of extraordinary quality for an Outstanding 2006 Barolo Cerequio. Climatic trend In January, there was a particularly frigid weather pattern, with temperatures reaching peaks of -10°C. Between the 26th and 28th of the month, a generous snowfall blanketed the landscape (50 cm of snow), followed by heavy rains. As a result, the winter of 2006 was prolonged and marked by intense cold. Only in April did the weather finally take on a spring-like character. May was a rather variable month, while June started with cold temperatures and then became very warm. Drought and a scorching heat persisted during July, but in August temperatures dropped due to the arrival of cold northern Atlantic currents, then returned to normal toward the end of the month. The first autumn rain was recorded in mid-September, followed by further rainfall, which fortunately did not cause any damage to the 2006 Barolo Cerequio grapes as the soil absorbed the water.”