Le Orme Barbera d’Asti DOCG 2022 – Kobrand Wine & Spirits

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Italy / Piedmont

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.

Harvest Note

The 2022 vintage was a challenging one. Overall it was warm and dry, with high temperatures and a long summer with scarce rain. The water shortage was so severe that the Regione Piemonte issued a waiver to allow vineyard irrigation. Harvest was an early one, with grapes that revealed excellent qualities.

Tasting Note

Ruby red with violet hues, this harmonious and well-structured wine offers notes of red cherry and red currants with a savory finish.

Technical Data

GRAPES: Barbera (100%)

APPELLATION: Barbera d’Asti DOCG

PH: 3.48

ACIDITY: 6.05

ABV: 14%

AGING: Minimum of 16 months. Aged for 3 months in large oak casks before refinement in stainless steel and in bottle

Unique Selling Points

From Michele Chiarlo's four Barbera estates in Nizza, including the La Court estate
100% Barbera, higher than the 90% DOCG requirement
Aged for a minimum of 16 months

“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

Barbera

With relatively high acidity with low tannins, Barbera’s tart red berry aromas and flavors have spicy, herbal notes. Styles range from light quaffers to dense, concentrated wines for aging.