2021 Michele Chiarlo Cerequio Barolo

(94 Points) The Chiarlo name is practically synonymous with Cerequio. Boasting a substantial 9ha in this revered MGA which straddles La Morra and Barolo, the family has produced a separate bottling since 1988. The 2021 starts out brightly, proposing red cherry, raspberry and rose. It uplifts before then grounding as it develops captivating earthy complexities of eucalyptus, ginger and ginseng. Similar duality plays out on the palate, where frisky acidity and a lightness in step belies sneaky density of raspberry and rhubarb. Fresh, chalky tannins cling in all the right places., while liquorice root and mint tea enhance the finish.  Decanter