Michele Chiarlo - Barbaresco Asili 2020
Price: $69.96
| Producer | Michele Chiarlo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 601590 |
| Size | 750ml |
Since 1956, Michele Chiarlo has been capturing the essence of Piedmont through his wines, cultivating 110 hectares across Langhe, Monferrato, and Gavi with a commitment to ecological practices and terroir expression. Chiarlo was an early pioneer of malolactic fermentation in Italy, producing wines with greater stability and approachability. His winemaking approach emphasizes rigorous grape selection from renowned vineyard sites, with extensive oak and bottle aging for exceptional quality—standards he upheld even before DOC regulations existed. His legacy continues today through the involvement of his sons, Alberto and Stefano, who lead marketing and vineyard management, respectively.
Barbaresco "Asili" - Known for its elegance, the vineyard forms a 360° ring around the hamlet of Asili. Its unique calcareous marl soil has a bluish hue, rich in magnesium and calcium. 30- to 35-year-old vines.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The Michele Chiarlo 2019 Barbaresco Asili has a fragrant bouquet with bright and punchy aromas of wild cherry, raspberry, blue flower and crushed stone. This vintage shows a level of energy and vitality that helps it stand out in a crowd, and the wine is elegant and silky in texture. This is an especially attractive expression from the celebrated Asili vineyard of Barbaresco.
James Suckling: 93 Points
Very beautiful and balanced Asili with ultra-fine tannins that give a refined texture to the wine across the palate. Medium body with juicy berry, nutmeg, hazelnut and bark flavors that are subtle and appealing. So drinkable now, but can improve with age.
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