Faset Barbaresco DOCG 2023
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Italy / Piedmont
The Faset vineyard is one of the most prestigious areas of Barbaresco. In the 1900s it belonged to the Conti Cocito di Neive but has since been divided. Planted in 1965, the old vines follow a steep slope with the western side facing the Tanaro River. The Michele Chiarlo Faset parcel is over 7 acres. The soil is rich in calcium and magnesium, giving the wine its silkiness and elegant tannins. The vines are thinned of excess bunches at the end of summer, leaving 5-6 bunches per vine on average. Hand harvested grapes are fermented on the skins in oak vats and then aged for 18 months in large oak casks before refinement in the bottle.
Harvest Note
A mild autumn in 2022 led to a dry, warm winter and drought-like conditions until May rains. Summer heat peaked at 104°F, causing water stress, but August rainfall restored balance. Early harvest preserved freshness. Despite challenges, Barbera showed adaptability, yielding concentrated fruit with strong phenolics and balanced elegance.
Tasting Note
Garnet in color, this aristocratic wine offers notes of small red fruits, dried rose petals, and fine spices with an elegant mineral touch. A well-structured and elegant wine with fine tannins.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Nebbiolo
APPELLATION: Barbaresco DOCG
PH: 3.55
ACIDITY: 5.65 g/L
ABV: 14%
AGING: Aged for a minimum of two years - 18 months in large oak casks
Unique Selling Points
- One of the most prestigious vineyards of Barbaresco
- 60-year-old vines were planted in 1965, producing concentrated grapes
- Very low yield, hand harvested with summer thinning of excess bunches
“We believe in the perfection of the grapes in the vineyard: terroir, experience, timeliness, studied interventions vine by vine.”
Stefano Chiarlo, Winemaker
About the Grape
Nebbiolo
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.
