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Kevin's comments: From the Cortese grape grown in the Rovereto district which is considered the best area for growing this varietal. The wine is supple yet dry, full with a distinctive minerality and a long finish.
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!
ROVERETO GAVI DOC DEL COMUNE DI GAVI
Grapes: From very low yields of the Cortese grape.
Production From 13 hectare hillside vineyards
Area: situated in the Rovereto district which is considered to have the perfect microclimate and soil for the Cortese grape.
Soil: Marl and clay
Winemaking Fermentation takes place in small
Notes: temperature controlled stainless steel vats to which natural yeasts are added from the same vineyard. The wine then rests on its lees for 2 months before being bottled.
Colour: Straw yellow with green tinges.
Serve: At 10C with hors d'oeuvres and seafood dishes.
Tasting Supple, dry, elegant and full with
Notes: a long and lingering finish. Its bouquet is reminiscent of vanilla, chocolate and freshly cut hay.
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