COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Michele Chiarlo
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barbaresco Montestefano Riserva 2019 by Michele Chiarlo is a distinguished red wine from the Barbaresco DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. It is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes sourced exclusively from the Montestefano cru vineyard. This wine is a special release, produced only in exceptional vintages, highlighting the unique characteristics of its historic vineyard site. Michele Chiarlo, the producer, is a family-owned winery established in 1956, known for its dedication to quality and terroir-driven winemaking in Piedmont.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€1295
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Montestefano cru is often called the 'most Barolo-like Barbaresco'.
Fact 02
Vines in Montestefano are over 70 years old.
Fact 03
This Riserva is produced in very limited quantities.
Fact 04
The 2019 is the first release of this specific Riserva.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Barbaresco Montestefano Riserva 2019 begins with a harvest from the Montestefano cru vineyard. Fermentation involves approximately 20 days of skin contact at around 30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine then undergoes an extensive aging period of 4 years: 2 years in large oak barrels (25-50 hl) and 2 years of bottle refinement. This meticulous process is designed to develop the wine's structure and complexity.
