{"product_id":"boroli-2004-barolo-cerequio-docg","title":"Boroli 2004 Barolo Cerequio DOCG Piedmont Italy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e94 Points | Cerequio Cru | 100% Nebbiolo | Excellent 2004 Vintage | Only 6,232 Bottles Produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBoroli 2004 Barolo Cerequio DOCG – Piedmont, Italy\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMature Barolo from One of the Langhe's Great Vineyards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBoroli 2004 Barolo Cerequio DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully mature, single-vineyard Barolo from the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eCerequio cru\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the historic vineyard sites of the Langhe and a terroir long associated with some of Barolo's most elegant and age-worthy expressions of Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2004 Cerequio combines the power and structure of Barolo with the refinement for which this vineyard is particularly renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than two decades after harvest, this is an opportunity to experience great Nebbiolo with the additional complexity that only extended bottle age can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there isn't much of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoroli's own vintage archive records production of just \u003cstrong\u003e6,232 standard bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 2004 Cerequio, along with 150 magnums and 20 larger-format bottles. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cerequio Cru\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCerequio\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the great names in Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the commune of \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vineyard enjoys favorable exposure, excellent ventilation and a distinctive microclimate traditionally nicknamed the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Riviera delle Langhe.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Boroli describes Cerequio as a site particularly capable of producing wines of elegance and refinement, with the acidity and vibrant structure necessary for long aging. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e300–350 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the parcel, with clay-limestone soils, sandy components and \u003cstrong\u003eSant'Agata marl\u003c\/strong\u003e. Boroli's detailed soil analysis gives the composition as approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25% sand, 50% silt and 25% clay\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese conditions help explain the signature of Cerequio: Barolo with substantial structure, but also perfume, balance, freshness and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndeed, Cerequio's reputation is not new. Boroli notes that as far back as the \u003cstrong\u003e19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, agronomist Lorenzo Fantini identified Cerequio as a particularly distinguished area for Barolo production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Excellent 2004 Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2004 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e provided excellent conditions for late-ripening Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cold, snowy winter was followed by generous spring rainfall that replenished the vineyards' water reserves. Summer brought warm but generally moderate conditions without extreme heat. Beginning in September, sunny and dry weather continued into October, allowing Nebbiolo to reach excellent maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoroli harvested its 2004 Cerequio between \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 6 and October 15\u003c\/strong\u003e and officially rates the vintage quality as \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting wine has the concentration and structure of a serious Barolo while retaining the balance and aromatic refinement associated with Cerequio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow with more than 20 years of bottle evolution, the \u003cstrong\u003e2004 Boroli Cerequio\u003c\/strong\u003e offers the kind of complexity that makes mature Barolo so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color has evolved from bright ruby toward classic garnet. Aromatically, the wine opens with \u003cstrong\u003eripe cherry, plum and blackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by dried rose, violet and increasingly complex notes of fine spice, licorice, hazelnut, tobacco, earth and subtle balsamic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is broad and layered, with mature red fruit supported by Barolo's characteristic acidity and finely evolved tannins. Cherry and plum give way to savory spice, dried flowers, licorice and earthy mineral nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is both \u003cstrong\u003epower and elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e here—the defining tension of great Cerequio—with a persistent finish that continues to reveal savory and tertiary complexity as the wine opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoroli describes the 2004 as having a broad, characterful bouquet of \u003cstrong\u003eripe fruit and fine spices\u003c\/strong\u003e, embodying the elegance and refinement associated with the vineyard. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e94 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast awarded the 2004 Boroli Cerequio 94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing it in the publication's \"Superb\" category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe review particularly admired the wine's combination of the exceptional 2004 vintage and Cerequio terroir, highlighting aromas of \u003cstrong\u003evanilla, spice, hazelnut and blackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with impressive power and persistence. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e91 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate praised the wine's detail, nuance, energy and depth, noting an expansive fruit core, integrated tannins and careful use of French oak. Most importantly, the review described it as a beautiful expression of \u003cstrong\u003eCerequio, one of Barolo's top vineyard sites\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCerequio is harvested entirely by hand, with Boroli dividing its vineyards into individual micro-parcels according to grape maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese parcels are harvested and vinified separately. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks, followed by an extended \u003cstrong\u003esubmerged-cap maceration of up to approximately 30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe separate lots then receive at least \u003cstrong\u003e18 months of wood aging\u003c\/strong\u003e before being blended. After bottling, the wine receives additional cellar aging before release. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extended, meticulous process is designed to capture both the power of Nebbiolo and Cerequio's characteristic elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boroli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cerequio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barolo DOCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cerequio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommune:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barolo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piedmont\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Nebbiolo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Elevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 300–350 meters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay-limestone, sand and Sant'Agata marl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25% sand, 50% silt, 25% clay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 6–15, 2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only 6,232 standard bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91 Points \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Boroli\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boroli family's entrepreneurial history in Piedmont stretches back to \u003cstrong\u003e1831\u003c\/strong\u003e, first in textiles and later in publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1990s, \u003cstrong\u003eSilvano and Elena Boroli\u003c\/strong\u003e decided to pursue their passion for the Langhe and wine, creating a new chapter in the family's history. Their son \u003cstrong\u003eAchille Boroli\u003c\/strong\u003e joined the business in 2000 and eventually assumed responsibility for its wine-growing and winemaking operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Boroli's philosophy is a simple principle: \u003cstrong\u003egreat Barolo begins with great vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat philosophy led the family to focus increasingly on individual crus, with Cerequio becoming one of the estate's most important single-vineyard expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoroli's first pure Cerequio bottling was produced in \u003cstrong\u003e2003\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this \u003cstrong\u003e2004 only the second vintage of Boroli Barolo Cerequio\u003c\/strong\u003e—an additional detail I think is particularly interesting for collectors. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this stage of maturity, I would pair the 2004 Cerequio with dishes that complement rather than overwhelm its evolved complexity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTajarin with white or black truffles, porcini mushroom risotto, braised beef, osso buco, roasted lamb, duck, wild boar ragù, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Castelmagno.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a mature bottle like this, I would stand it upright several hours before opening to allow sediment to settle. Decant carefully and taste as you go—older Barolo can evolve beautifully in the glass without necessarily benefiting from prolonged aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine brings together \u003cstrong\u003ea celebrated Barolo cru, an excellent vintage, more than two decades of bottle age, limited production and outstanding critical acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a collector or serious Italian wine drinker, there's another fascinating point:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2004 was only the second vintage of Boroli's single-vineyard Cerequio.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives the bottle both vinous and historical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41617179672670,"sku":"Boroli04BaroloCerequio","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/files\/mywineplus.com-boroli-2004-barolo-cerequio-docg.png?v=1787352265","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineplus.com\/products\/boroli-2004-barolo-cerequio-docg","provider":"MyWinePlus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}