2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nebbiolo
Classification Barbaresco DOCG
Region Asili
Soil Blue-grey calcareous marl with basic ph, A small clay presence, Little organic matter, And abundant magnesium and calcium microelements
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation South–Southwest
Harvest Dates Harvest began 23 September 2022
Sites Asili vineyard, Barbaresco municipality
Fermentation Vessels 55 hL oak vats
Oak Types Oak; species unspecified
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Closure Cork
Production Details Approximately 1 ha of Guyot-trained vines; excess bunches were thinned to an average 5–6 bunches per vine. Grapes were harvested manually and fermented with the skins for 17–18 days in 55 hL oak vats at 27–30°C, using a gentle shower system to wet the cap. Malolactic fermentation occurred in vat. Refinement lasted a minimum of two years, including 18 months in large oak casks, followed by bottle refinement.
Certifications Equalitas
Tasting Notes Garnet red with brilliant hues; an ethereal, aristocratically elegant nose of violet, red fruits and fine spices; complex, silky and notably persistent palate
Food Pairing Porcini risotto; roast pork; rack of lamb
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nebbiolo
Classification Barbaresco DOCG
Region Asili
Soil Blue-grey calcareous marl with basic ph, A small clay presence, Little organic matter, And abundant magnesium and calcium microelements
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation South–Southwest
Harvest Dates 3 October 2021
Sites Asili vineyard, Barbaresco municipality
Fermentation Vessels 55 hL oak vats
Oak Types Oak; species unspecified
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Closure Cork
Production Details Approximately 1 ha of Guyot-trained vines; thinning in the last two weeks of August left 5–6 bunches per vine. Grapes were harvested manually and fermented with the skins for 17–18 days in 55 hL oak vats at 27–30°C, using a gentle shower system to wet the cap. Malolactic fermentation occurred in vat. Refinement lasted a minimum of two years, including 18 months in large oak casks, followed by bottle refinement.
Certifications Equalitas
Tasting Notes Garnet red with brilliant hues; an ethereal, aristocratically elegant nose of violet, red fruits and fine spices; complex, silky and notably persistent palate
Food Pairing Porcini risotto; roast pork; rack of lamb
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nebbiolo
Classification Barbaresco DOCG
Region Asili
Soil Blue-grey calcareous marl with basic ph, A small clay presence, Little organic matter, And abundant magnesium and calcium microelements
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation Southwest
Harvest Dates 3 October 2020
Sites Asili vineyard, Barbaresco municipality
Fermentation Vessels 55 hL oak vats
Oak Types Oak; species unspecified
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Closure Cork
Production Details Approximately 1 ha, planted in 1990 at 4,500 vines/ha and Guyot-trained; excess bunches were thinned to an average 5–6 bunches per vine. Grapes were harvested manually and fermented with the skins for 17–18 days in 55 hL oak vats at 27–30°C, using a gentle shower system to wet the cap. Malolactic fermentation occurred in vat. Refinement lasted a minimum of two years, including 18 months in medium-sized oak casks, followed by bottle refinement.
Certifications V.I.V.A. Sustainability and Culture
Tasting Notes Garnet red with brilliant hues; an ethereal, aristocratically elegant nose of violet, red fruits and fine spices; complex, silky and notably persistent palate
Food Pairing Porcini risotto; roast pork; rack of lamb
Sources: www.michelechiarlo.it ↗ · Compare this vintage
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nebbiolo
Classification Barbaresco DOCG
Region Asili
Soil Blue-grey calcareous marl with basic ph, A small clay presence, Little organic matter, And abundant magnesium and calcium microelements
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation Southwest
Harvest Dates Harvest began 7 October 2018
Sites Asili vineyard, Barbaresco municipality
Fermentation Vessels 55 hL oak vats
Oak Types Oak; species unspecified
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Closure Cork
Production Details Approximately 1 ha, planted in 1990 at 4,500 vines/ha and Guyot-trained. The abundant crop was thinned by 30–35%, with the yield specification also reporting an average 5–6 bunches per vine. Grapes were harvested manually and fermented with the skins for 17–18 days in 55 hL oak vats at 27–30°C, using a gentle shower system to wet the cap. Malolactic fermentation occurred in vat. Refinement lasted a minimum of two years, including 18 months in medium-sized oak casks, followed by bottle refinement.
Certifications V.I.V.A. SustainableWine
Tasting Notes Garnet red with brilliant hues; an ethereal, aristocratically elegant nose of violet, red fruits and fine spices; complex, silky and notably persistent palate
Food Pairing Porcini risotto; roast pork; rack of lamb
Critics Ratings James Suckling 95/100
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nebbiolo
Classification Barbaresco DOCG
Region Asili
Soil Blue-grey calcareous marl with basic ph, A small clay presence, Little organic matter, And abundant magnesium and calcium microelements
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation Southwest
Harvest Dates 20–27 September 2017
Sites Asili vineyard, Barbaresco municipality
Fermentation Vessels 55 hL oak vats
Oak Types Oak; species unspecified
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Closure Cork
Production Details Approximately 1 ha, planted in 1990 at 4,500 vines/ha and Guyot-trained; excess bunches were thinned to an average 5–6 bunches per vine. To retain freshness during the dry season, the producer avoided deleafing, delayed thinning and worked the soil to aerate the roots. Grapes were harvested manually and fermented with the skins for 17–18 days in 55 hL oak vats at 27–30°C, using a gentle shower system to wet the cap. Malolactic fermentation occurred in vat. Refinement lasted a minimum of two years, including 18 months in medium-sized oak casks, followed by bottle refinement.
Certifications V.I.V.A. SustainableWine
Tasting Notes Garnet red with brilliant hues; an ethereal, aristocratically elegant nose of violet, red fruits and fine spices; complex, silky and notably persistent palate
Food Pairing Porcini risotto; roast pork; rack of lamb
Critics Ratings James Suckling 95/100
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