Red

Le Orme

By Michele Chiarlo, Nizza, Piemonte, Italy

Michele Chiarlo Le Orme

Barbera d'Asti with 16 months of ageing, blended from four of the producer's vineyards. Available in 0.375, 0.75, 1.5 and 3 l.

Tasting notes

Colour: Ruby red with violet reflections; Nose: Elegant and intense, with fresh and ripe red fruit such as cherry and currant; Palate: Harmonious, with good structure and roundness and a savoury finish

Pairs well with

Pasta with tomato, pizza, Livorno-style fish, white meat

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Grape
Barbera
Production area
La Court, La Serra, Montemareto, Costa delle Monache vineyards
Vinification
Fermented in steel tanks, 10 days of maceration on the skins with gentle "shower" wetting of the cap at 32-27 C; malolactic in steel. At least 1 year of ageing before release.
Serving temperature
18 C

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