Michele Chiarlo Rovereto Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG

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Italy
Piedmont

The hillside of Rovereto has always been considered the historic Great Cru of Gavi, in the municipality of Gavi, and its overall extension is approx. 148 acres. Its topography is derived from the presence of ancient oak forests and clay soil which is rich in iron. The microclimate is unique due to the sea breezes and the nearby Apennine mountains. Rovereto comes from vineyards with an average age of 25.

92 Points

Blue Lifestyle

2018 vintage

90 Points

Wine Advocate

2019 vintage

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Tasting Note

Straw yellow with green hues. On the nose it is intense, elegant, persistent with notes of white flowers, golden apple, chive and minerals. The palate is well-structured, fragrant and a pleasingly long, round savoury finish.

Unique Selling Points

Rovereto is the historic Great Cru of Gavi
Very low yield, hand harvested with summer thinning of excess bunches
A white wine with crisp acidity - perfect to pair with food
Potential to age for 7-8 years

“My aim has always been but one: quality.”

Stefano Chiarlo, Winemaker

Vineyard Details

Rovereto Vineyard

The hillside of Rovereto has always been considered the historic Great Cru of Gavi, in the municipality of Gavi, and its overall extension is important (approx. 148 acres). Its toponym may derive from the presence of ancient oak forests whose leaves have and unmistakeable shape and the clay soil which is rich in iron. The microclimate is unique due to the sea breezes and the nearby Apennine mountains.

About the Grape

Cortese

Cortese produces a crisp, elegant, delicately scented wine. The best examples from the commune of Gavi in Piedmont have crisp acidity, structure and full, round body.