Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cannubi 2017

Drink now or cellar for up to 25 years. Decant 1 hours before serving.

Michele Chiarlo and his two sons Alberto and Stefano are responsible for creating some of Piedmont’s finest traditional-style wines. They own vineyards in many of the top Barolo crus, including Cannubi and Cerequio, which they farm using environmentally-friendly methods under the VIVA Sustainable Wine certification.

Their magnificent Cannubi Barolo is testament to what is arguably the most famous hill. First recognised in 1752 for its exceptional terroir, the combination of altitude, soils, microclimate and terraces put in to optimise exposure to the sun make this one of the very best places to make ageworthy and complex Barolo wines. Grapes for this cuvee are sourced from a 1 hectare area of vines planted between 1958 and 1990 which are harvested by hand.

Once in the winery the fruit is vinified in 55 hectolitre oak vats in keeping with traditional local winemaking methods. The young wine is aged for a minimum of 3 years in oak barrels and in the bottle before release. This helps to soften the punchy tannins and add subtle spiced notes to the luscious redcurrant, dark cherry and crushed berry character from the fruit. The power and complexity of this exceptional Barolo make it a great wine to keep in the cellar for a while longer, although it also pairs brilliantly now with wild game dishes like wild boar or rabbit and mature hard cheeses.