Michele Chiarlo

Asili Barbaresco DOCG

Certified Sustainable, Organic or Biodynamic Green Certified

Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco

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Asili is a prestigious and historic Geographical Indication of the Barbaresco DOCG, a designation which has made vinification possible in only four municipal districts in Langhe: Alba, Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso. A majestic and ample cru, which turns 360° around the eponymous hamlet. Michele Chiarlo Asili Barbaresco is known for its elegance, which comes from the terroir. The soils (calceareous marl) have a bluish color due to the high content of magnesium and manganese. The vines are planted in the guyot style, and have southwest exposure. In the cellar, high-temperature fermentation on the skins is followed by aging in 55-liter oak tonneaux and then in bottle before release.

95 Points

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2016 vintage

95 Points

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2016 vintage

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tasting note

The color is garnet red with brilliant hues. Aristrocratic elegance with notes of violets, red fruit an fine spices on the nose. The palate is complex and enchanting with silky tannins and a surprising length.

food pairing

This is a great wine for red meat, pasta with meat sauce, and ripe cheese.

points of distinction

This wine reaches its peak after 3-4 years and maintains it for up to at least 15 years
A stellar example of single vineyard Barolo from the oldest Barolo cru
V.I.V.A “SustainableWine”

about the grape +
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  Young Nebbiolo can be tough, acidic and tannic; but mature, its blackberry and wild cherry flavors and aromas develop complex and sublime violet, rose petal, truffle and tar notes.