Michele Chiarlo : Cannubi 2017

The refinement and indulgence of a Piedmont wine signed Michele Chiarlo

The property

The fame of the eponymous estate Michele Chiarlo has been written since 1956, when this oenologist decided to create his own estate and produce great wines from Piedmont.

His ambition? To enhance the terroirs and grape varieties of Piedmont and reveal their unique personality through a constant quest for excellence and custom-made vinification.

Located in the village of Calamandrana, within the Barolo appellation, the Michele Chiarlo estate produces wines recognized for their inimitable style, harmoniously combining aromatic complexity with supple and silky tannins.

The vineyard

The Michele Chiarlo estate watches over a mosaic of vineyards spread over 110 hectares, constituting a real treasure of the Langhe, in the north of Italy.

The wine

This Barolo Cannubi by Michele Chiarlo has been produced since 1990 from a vineyard of about one hectare. Listed since 1752, Cannubi is the oldest Italian Cru, whose altitude, exposure, soils and climate are optimal conditions for producing emblematic wines. This south-southwest facing terroir is planted on a soil composed of limestone marls and sand, rich in iron and magnesium.

The vintage

2017 is marked by a hot and dry summer. Cultural practices close to the needs of the vineyard, such as late leaf thinning or early harvests, have preserved the freshness of the grapes as well as the climatic and organoleptic characteristics of a great vintage.

Vinification and aging

The manually harvested grapes undergo fermentation in 55 hl oak vats as well as a fermentation lasting 20 days. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in vats. This wine benefits from a minimum aging of 3 years, including 2 years in medium-sized oak barrels and additional aging in the bottle before marketing.

Blend

100% nebbiolo.

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Cannubi 2017 by Michele Chiarlo

Tasting

Color
The color is ruby with bright reflections.

Nose
Intense, the nose reveals fragrances of small fruits, licorice and tobacco

Palate
The palate seduces with its enveloping touch, its richness, its silky tannins and its structure.

Food and wine pairings

This Cannubi 2017 by Michele Chiarlo ideally accompanies roasts, truffle tagliolini, wild game or well-aged cheeses.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve at 18°C.