COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Michele Chiarlo
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Orme Barbera d'Asti 2022 is a 100% Barbera from the Barbera d'Asti DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. The wine's name, 'Le Orme,' meaning 'the footsteps,' reflects its connection to Michele Chiarlo's established winemaking heritage. The producer, Michele Chiarlo, founded in 1956, is a family-owned winery committed to expressing Piedmont's terroir through tradition, discipline, and quality, with a focus on prestigious vineyard sites and certified sustainable practices. The grapes for this wine are sourced from four of the producer's Barbera estates, grown in sedimentary soils known as 'Astian Sands.' The 2022 vintage was characterized by warm, dry weather and an early harvest, yielding grapes of notable quality.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
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 soils are described as light-colored 'Astian Sands'.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage saw an early harvest due to dry conditions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Le Orme Barbera d'Asti 2022 is produced using 100% Barbera grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks with a 10-day maceration period utilizing a soft 'shower' system for cap management. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in steel. The wine is aged for a minimum of 16 months, including time in large French oak casks, followed by refinement in stainless steel and bottle. The 2022 vintage was marked by an early harvest due to warm, dry weather, yielding grapes of high quality. Michele Chiarlo is committed to certified sustainable winemaking practices.
