Wine Reviews

Round and juicy, this red reveals cherry, raspberry, earth and light menthol flavors. Its dense tannins take over, leaving a solid grip on the finish, while bracing acidity drives echoes of red fruit.

Grown on calcareous marl soils streaked with sandy veins, the Michele Chiarlo 2023 Barbaresco Faset opens to sweet cherry and cassis with rose petal and cinnamon stick that give the wine a generous yet balanced personality. There are also notes of sweet earth and iris root that add dimension and depth to the bouquet. The mineral-rich soils, with elevated levels of magnesium and manganese, lend freshness and subtle tension beneath the wine’s ripe fruit profile. The finish is polished, persistent and harmonious. Production is 3,600 bottles.

The Michele Chiarlo 2021 Barbaresco Faset shows terrific balance with a sweet side of cherry and dried raspberry that is contrasted against fine mineral tones and softly toasted spice.

The 2021 Barbaresco Faset is a fine choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Dark cherry, tobacco, menthol, licorice, mocha and spice all meld together effortlessly. The Faset is a bit forward, especially in its aromatics, so I would not wait too long on it

Showing wax, cherries and roses, this wine is mostly fruity, enhanced by tar and licorice depth. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has velvety tannins soaked with fruits and flowers. A bit austere despite moderate acidity but flavorful in the finish.