Barbera d'Asti Superiore 16 Mesi Le Orme, Michele Chiarlo

BARBERA D'ASTI SUPERIORE 16 MESI LE ORME

D.O.C.G.

grape variety

barbera

Area of origin

selection from several vineyards in the South Aegean, with particular reference to the vineyards of Montemareto in Castelnuovo Calcea, La Serra in Montaldo Scarampi and Costa delle Monache ad Agliano

Soil

light coloured earth of a sedimentary origin, designated “Astian Sands”, rich in lime and microelements

method of cultivation

Guyot, low set cordon spur

harvest

manual harvest

vinification

in steel tanks. 10 days of maceration with the skins, with a soft “shower” system of wetting the cap at a temperature between 32°C and 27°C. Malolactic fermentation in steel

refinement

minimum of 16 months refinement before released for sale on the market

colour

ruby red with hues of violet

nose

elegant and intense, with notes of fresh mature red fruit, such as cherry and currant

taste

harmonious, with good structure and roundness, beautiful savoury finish

serving temperature

18° C

accompanies

pasta with tomato, pizza, Livorno style fish, white meat

bottle sizes

0,375 l. - 0,750 l. - 1,5 l. - 3 l.

Closure

cork