COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Michele Chiarlo
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Orme Barbera d'Asti DOCG is a 100% Barbera wine from Michele Chiarlo, a producer with a seven-generation winemaking heritage. The wine originates from the Monferrato area in Piedmont, known for its calcareous soils that support the Barbera grape. The name 'Le Orme' signifies the winery's enduring legacy and commitment to quality. The 2021 vintage benefited from a balanced growing season, yielding ripe and well-balanced fruit. Michele Chiarlo's estate is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Le Orme translates to 'the footsteps' or 'legacy'.
Fact 02
Grapes are sourced from four of Michele Chiarlo's Barbera estates.
Fact 03
The 2021 vintage experienced a wide range of weather conditions.
Fact 04
Michele Chiarlo is committed to VIVA Sustainable Wine certification.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Le Orme Barbera d'Asti DOCG begins with manual harvesting. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with a maceration period of 10 days. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in steel tanks. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 16 months, which includes 3 months in large French oak casks, followed by further aging in stainless steel and bottle. The producer, Michele Chiarlo, adheres to sustainable agricultural practices and holds VIVA Sustainable Wine certification.
