Michele Chiarlo MONTEMARETO COUNTACC ! Monferrato DOC

Countacc! Is an old Piemontese expression used to show surprise and this is what Michele Chiarlo felt when he created this wine from Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Barbera grapes. A full and complex wine with aromas reminiscent of wild berries, ripe cherries and cocoa and a lingering finish. The 2000 is from the first production of Chiarlo's prestigious Montemareto hill resulting in a new blend of great quality. (6 x 75 cl)

Countacc! Is an old Piemontese expression used to show surprise and this is what Michele Chiarlo felt when he created this wine from Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Barbera grapes. A full and complex wine with aromas reminiscent of berries, cherries and cocoa and a lingering finish (6 x 75 cl)

Michele Chiarlo MONTEMARETO Monferrato Rosso DOC from Italy, Piemonte, Monferrato by Michele Chiarlo Powerful Reds (6 x 75 cl)

20% Shiraz has been added to complement 50% Barbera and 30% Cabernet to make a wine in the international style. Fully of yummy chocolate flavours, rich, textured with smooth tannins (12 x 75 cl)

A superb wine showing lovely ripe fruit and lots of richness and elegance (6 x 75 cl)

A superb wine showing lovely ripe fruit and lots of richness and elegance (6 x 75 cl)

Full and firm wine with hints of wild raspberries and mint on the nose (6 x 75 cl)

In 1956, Michele Chiarlo began his career as a producer with a small cellar in Calamandrana, starting off with 5 hectares of his father's company's vineyards, planted with Barbera and Muscat grapes. Today, the 50 hectare estate is spread throughout some of the regions best wine producing areas of Barolo, Gavi and Asti. This wine comes from a 6 hectare vineyard in Cerequio is to be found on a splendid, south-facing amphitheatre hill between the communes of La Morra and Barolo. The exceptional composition of the soil together with a particularly mild climate make Cerequio one of most prestigious crus throughout the entire Barolo production area. The vineyard is skilfully managed and prepared with much care taken between the vineyard and the winery. Here the wines spend 2 years in oak barrels. A strong red coloured wine with predominant balsamic sensations, of mint, fruit jams while its taste matches the bouquet. The structure is rich, ample and of great character, with a notable presence of delicate tannins. It is surprising the delicacy with which it caresses the palate before the enjoyable finish. (6 x 75 cl)

In 1956, Michele Chiarlo began his career as a producer with a small cellar in Calamandrana, starting off with 5 hectares of his father's company's vineyards, planted with Barbera and Muscat grapes. Today, the 50 hectare estate is spread throughout some of the regions best wine producing areas of Barolo, Gavi and Asti. This wine comes from a 6 hectare vineyard in Cerequio is to be found on a splendid, south-facing amphitheatre hill between the communes of La Morra and Barolo. The exceptional composition of the soil together with a particularly mild climate make Cerequio one of most prestigious crus throughout the entire Barolo production area. The vineyard is skilfully managed and prepared with much care taken between the vineyard and the winery. Here the wines spend 2 years in oak barrels. This wine is from a single vineyard located on the most prestigious hillside between the villages of La Morra and Barolo, it is a rich and aristocratic wine with amazing complexity and a long finish. (6 x 75 cl)