# Barbaresco Asili (2021)

- **Producer:** Michele Chiarlo
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €84
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** dried rose petals, black plum, red plum, red cherry, violet, black cherry, liquorice, fine spices, fine roasted aromas, wet stones, earth

## About this wine

Michele Chiarlo Barbaresco Asili 2021 is a 100% Nebbiolo from the Barbaresco DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. The wine originates from the highly regarded Asili vineyard, known for its calcareous marl soil. Founded in 1956, Michele Chiarlo is a family-owned winery committed to expressing Piedmont's terroirs through sustainable viticulture and traditional methods. The 2021 vintage was characterized by a balanced growing season, resulting in ripe grapes with good structure. The Asili vineyard's unique soil composition and the vineyard's mature vines contribute to the wine's distinctive character.

## Interesting facts

- Asili vineyard soil is bluish due to high magnesium and calcium.
- Vines in Asili are approximately 30 years old.
- The 2021 vintage harvest began on October 3rd.
- This wine has a significant aging potential, often recommended until 2038+.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure and refined tannins complement the richness of proteins and fats, while its aromatic complexity harmonizes with earthy and savory flavors. The acidity cuts through richer dishes, cleansing the palate.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Michele Chiarlo Barbaresco Asili 2021 begins with fermentation in large oak vats for 17-18 days, utilizing a 'shower' system for cap management. Malolactic fermentation follows in vats. The wine then undergoes a minimum of two years of aging, including 18 months in medium-sized oak casks (tonneaux). This is followed by bottle refinement before release. The producer's approach emphasizes traditional methods and minimal intervention to highlight the vineyard's terroir.