COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Michele Chiarlo
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Michele Chiarlo Barbaresco Asili 2021 is a 100% Nebbiolo from the Barbaresco DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. The wine originates from the highly regarded Asili vineyard, known for its calcareous marl soil. Founded in 1956, Michele Chiarlo is a family-owned winery committed to expressing Piedmont's terroirs through sustainable viticulture and traditional methods. The 2021 vintage was characterized by a balanced growing season, resulting in ripe grapes with good structure. The Asili vineyard's unique soil composition and the vineyard's mature vines contribute to the wine's distinctive character.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€84
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Asili vineyard soil is bluish due to high magnesium and calcium.
Fact 02
Vines in Asili are approximately 30 years old.
Fact 03
The 2021 vintage harvest began on October 3rd.
Fact 04
This wine has a significant aging potential, often recommended until 2038+.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Michele Chiarlo Barbaresco Asili 2021 begins with fermentation in large oak vats for 17-18 days, utilizing a 'shower' system for cap management. Malolactic fermentation follows in vats. The wine then undergoes a minimum of two years of aging, including 18 months in medium-sized oak casks (tonneaux). This is followed by bottle refinement before release. The producer's approach emphasizes traditional methods and minimal intervention to highlight the vineyard's terroir.
