Michele Chiarlo - Barbera d'Asti Superiore Le Orme 2021
Michele Chiarlo Description
Michele Chiarlo captures the essence of Piedmont, one of the most incredible wine regions in Italy and in the world. Le Orme is a classic Barbera d’Asti wine. It is the flagship wine of Michele Chiarlo, and its name translates as “the footsteps” or “legacy”.
Le Orme is an expression of all four Michele Chiarlo Barbera estates in the Nizza area, including the iconic La Court estate. The Barbera grapes grow in light-colored soils called Astian - meaning from Asti - sands that are rich in lime and microelements. Temperature controlled fermentation, including 10 days of maceration on the skins, in stainless steel tanks yields the dark, rich color that is typical of great Barbera wines. The wine is aged in large French oak casks for 3 months then rests in stainless steel and in bottle before release for a total of 16 months aging.
Ruby red with violet hues, this harmonious and well-structured wine offers notes of red cherry and red currants with a savory finish.
Wine Spectator: 90 Points
This is racy, with the vibrant acidity defining flavors of blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry and violet. Firm and balanced, this leaves a mouthwatering impression on the finish. Drink now through 2028. 30,000 cases made, 12,000 cases imported.
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