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Kevin's comments: A single vineyard Barolo located on the most prestigious hillside between the villages of La Morra and Barolo. A rich and aristocratic wine which is full and savoury with a lingering aftertaste. Very fine.
Chateau Tasting Notes
MICHELE CHIARLO - PIEMONTE
Michele Chiarlo was born in the Monferrato region of Piemonte where his family has grown grapes for over 5 generations. In 1956 he decided to start a small winery in Calamandrana, a small village nestled in some of Monferrato's finest hillside vineyards. Over the last 30 years Michele Chiarlo has been patiently selecting vineyards with soils and exposures that give consistently high quality. The vineyard practices (severe pruning, cluster thinning to limit the crop, use of organic fertilisers and spraying only the traditional Bordeaux mixture) also reflect the Chiarlo philosophy of quality. Grapes produced in this way cost a lot more, but that is what it takes to grow the best. When his wines are tasted, we think you will understand why Chiarlo goes to such great lengths.
Chiarlo runs 3 wineries where tradition and modern techniques go hand in hand. The original winery in Calamandrana is also the home to the winery headquarters and the bottling plant. Michele Chiarlo has been able to convey his quality belief to his sons and staff. It is a guarantee that the winery will continue along this path in the years to come!
Grape Variety: 100% Estate Grown Nebbiolo
Notes: Cerequio is located on an amphi-theatre shaped the-western hillside between the villages of La Morra and Barolo and is considered to be the most prestigious location in the whole of the Barolo area. The exceptional composition of the soil combined with its uniquely mild micro-climate make Cerequio one of the most prestigious Barolo "crus" of the area. Chiarlo own the "Antico Podere Averame" which has 6 hectares of vineyard (about 40% of the total area) in this highly prestigious zone and have been working meticulously to create the best possible Barolo.
Colour: Garnet red with silky highlights.
Serve: At 18C with roast or grilled red meats, game and mature cheese.
Aroma: Full, generous, and intense with great complexity and balance with hints of blackcurrant, apricots, cherries and mint in the background.
Tasting Notes: Rich, full-bodied, and well structured with aristocratic tannins and an elegant and lingering finish. Produced in a limited quantity in numbered bottles. Will age for up to 20 years from vintage.
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