Michele Chiarlo
Barolo Tortoniano 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | A minimum of 3 years of total ageing; 18–24 months in medium and large-capacity wooden casks, before refinement in the bottle. |
- Identity: A 2022 red wine with a controlled and guaranteed designation of origin (DOCG) made from Nebbiolo grapes from Piedmont, produced by Michele Chiarlo
- Bouquet: Notes of rose petals, juniper berries and delicate spices; a complex aromatic profile
- Flavour: Full-bodied and structured taste, soft tannins; a refined and long-lasting finish
- Maturation: At least 3 years; 18–24 months in medium and large-sized casks, followed by bottle ageing
- Ratings: 92 points awarded by James Suckling and 92 points by Robert Parker
Description
What type of wine it is
Michele Chiarlo's Barolo Tortoniano is a red wine with a controlled and guaranteed designation of origin from Piedmont, made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. It is distinguished by a garnet colour with luminous and brilliant highlights. The aromatic profile is complex and captivating, defined by notes of rose petals, juniper berries and fine spices. On the palate, it offers a broad and well-structured sip, supported by a texture of silky tannins that provides harmony, elegance and a remarkable persistence.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in Piedmont from vineyards cultivated using the Guyot system. The roots dig deep into grey calcareous-tuffaceous marls of marine origin, dating back to the Tortonian era. The soil, characterised by a basic pH, features active limestone and a high concentration of mineral microelements such as magnesium and manganese. This geological matrix shapes the profound structural elegance and tactile finesse that distinguish Barolo.
How it is produced
Following careful summer thinning, the manual harvest is carried out. Vinification takes place in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for approximately fifteen to eighteen days, using a shower system to gently wet the cap. After malolactic fermentation, the ageing continues for at least three years in total, including a long maturation in medium and large-capacity wooden casks.
History and interesting facts
The roots of the Barolo Tortoniano 2022 go deep into geological history: the soils of grey calcareous-tuffaceous marls date back to the Tortonian era (approx. 9 million years ago) and are of marine sedimentary origin. An interesting aspect of the 2022 vintage is the remarkable resilience shown by the vines during the hot season, which led to the harvest being brought forward by about two weeks to preserve freshness and aromas. Confirming its prestige, the wine was awarded 92 points by critics James Suckling and Robert Parker.
Awards
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2022
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1956
- Oenologist: Stefano Chiarlo, Gianni Meleni
- Bottles produced: 1.200.000
- Hectares: 150
| Name | Michele Chiarlo Barolo Tortoniano 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Michele Chiarlo |
| Story | History and interesting facts The roots of the Barolo Tortoniano 2022 go deep into geological history: the soils of grey calcareous-tuffaceous marls date back to the Tortonian era (approx. 9 million years ago) and are of marine sedimentary origin. An interesting aspect of the 2022 vintage is the remarkable resilience shown by the vines during the hot season, which led to the harvest being brought forward by about two weeks to preserve freshness and aromas. Confirming its prestige, the wine was awarded 92 points by critics James Suckling and Robert Parker. |
| Origin | Piedmont (Barolo area) |
| Soil composition | Grey tufaceous calcareous marls dating back to the Tortonian age (approximately 9 million years ago) of marine sedimentary origin; active limestone 12%; alkaline pH; significant presence of trace elements, particularly magnesium and manganese. |
| Cultivation system | Tablemount |
| Harvest | Autumn (20–26 September 2022) |
| Fermentation temperature | 27 to 31 °C |
| Fermentation | 17–18 days |
| Production technique | Vinification in stainless steel tanks with skin-contact maceration and gentle wetting of the cap using a ‘shower’ system; malolactic fermentation in steel; ageing in medium and large-capacity wooden casks. |
| Wine making | In stainless steel tanks, with maceration on the skins for 17–18 days and gentle wetting of the cap using a ‘shower’ system at 27–32 °C; malolactic fermentation in steel. |
| Aging | A minimum of 3 years of total ageing; 18–24 months in medium and large-capacity wooden casks, before refinement in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |