Where it's from:
>Italy
>Piemonte (Piedmont)
>Barolo
Price per case:
£262.43
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
6
Style:
Powerful Reds
Description:
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.
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 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. All the vineyards are carefully prepared and much care is taken between the vineyard and the winery. Here the wines spend 2 years in 50-hl oak barrels and refined 10-12 months in the bottle. 100% Nebiolo this deep red wine has a fascinating, ethereal, complex bouquet. Typical notes of juniper, anise, sweet tobacco and delicate spices are evident in this harmonious wine with a long and pleasant aftertaste. The Life cycle of this wine shows that it is already open and harmonious after 3-4 years, and will continues developing extraordinarily well for up to 8-10 years. (12 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. All the vineyards are carefully prepared and much care is taken between the vineyard and the winery. Here the wines spend 2 years in 50-hl oak barrels and refined 10-12 months in the bottle. 100% Nebiolo this deep red wine is full and complex with amazing richness and intensity. The Life cycle of this wine shows that it is already open and harmonious after 3-4 years, and will continues developing extraordinarily well for up to 8-10 years. (12 x 75 cl)