Vintage Character Barolo DOCG 2019 Voerzio Martini Cerequio comes from one of the denomination’s most celebrated MGA crus, in La Morra, where the sheltered amphitheater-like site has earned a reputation for producing especially refined yet expressive Nebbiolo. The 2019 vintage is widely regarded as strong in Barolo: a long, balanced growing season preserved aromatic detail and structure, giving wines both precision and aging potential. Cerequio’s calcareous marl soils and warm, protected mesoclimate help shape a Barolo of perfume, finesse, and layered depth rather than sheer weight.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The wine opens with classic Nebbiolo notes of rose petal, red cherry, raspberry, and blood orange, followed by hints of licorice, sweet spice, and a light earthy nuance. On the palate it is full-bodied but poised, with high acidity, firm tannins, and a silky, persistent texture that carries the fruit into a long, savory finish. Its combination of lifted aromatics and structural tension makes it especially compelling at the table with braised veal shank, porcini risotto, or roast duck.
Winery Background Voerzio Martini is the continuation of a respected La Morra lineage, with the Martini family working in partnership with Gianni Voerzio to focus on site-transparent Barolo from top crus. The estate philosophy centers on meticulous vineyard work, low yields, and hand-harvesting, with an emphasis on preserving terroir character rather than masking it. In the cellar, the approach is measured and polished, using careful extraction and élevage in oak to frame Nebbiolo’s structure while retaining aromatic clarity, a style that places Cerequio among the producer’s most distinguished and collectible wines.