Barbaresco docg Riserva Montestefano Michele Chiarlo 2019

Barbaresco docg Riserva Montestefano Michele Chiarlo 2019

Reference 5187
€149.90 


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  • Region

    Piemonte

  • Title

    Barbaresco Riserva docg

  • Kind of wine

    Rosso docg

  • Wine variety

    Nebbiolo 100%

  • Year

    2019

  • Fermentation

    About 20 days in contact with the skins

  • District of production

    Calamandrana (AT)

  • Refinement

    2 years in barrel, followed by 2 years in bottle

  • Alcoholic proof

    14.5%

  • Size

    0,75 L


How to serve

Serve at

18 °C

Decanting time

Some hours

Longevity

At least 20 years

Glass
5.Rossi invecchiati

Features

Color

Garnet red

Perfume

Rich and charming

Taste

Powerful and enveloping

Pairings

  • Game
  • Mature cheeses
  • Roasts and braises

Awards

JS 92

Description

The Barbaresco docg Riserva Montestefano by Michele Chiarlo is a prestigious red wine made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes sourced from the renowned Montestefano vineyard, located in one of the finest areas for Barbaresco production. This riserva is distinguished by its long aging process, which imparts the wine with extraordinary complexity and depth. The Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano by Michele Chiarlo is produced in small quantities and only in the best vintages. The 2019 vintage was the first to be produced. In the glass, it presents an intense garnet red color with bright highlights. On the nose, it releases a rich and captivating bouquet, characterized by aromas of ripe red fruits like cherry and raspberry, complemented by floral notes of rose and violet, and spicy and balsamic hints reminiscent of gentian, persimmon and licorice. On the palate, the Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano by Michele Chiarlo is powerful and enveloping, with well-present yet fine and silky tannins that provide a solid structure and innate elegance. The flavor is warm and smooth, with extraordinary harmony and a long, persistent finish. This wine has great aging potential, during which it can further develop its complexity and refinement. The Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano by Michele Chiarlo pairs perfectly with red meat dishes, game, and aged cheeses.


Michele Chiarlo

The cave was founded by Michele Chiarlo in 1956: staring from the beginning he has started to purchase ample territories in the province of Asti, in order to produce Barbera and Moscato wines. Today Michele Chiarlo is supported by his sons Alberto and Stefano, and together they produce high quality wines, thanks to the...