Description

PRODUCER:
Michele Chiarlo is one of Piedmont’s most prestigious wine producers, creating outstanding wines from some of the most exceptional sites in Piedmont, including Barolo’s world-famous Cannubi and Cerequio vineyards. Founded in 1956 by the great Michele Chiarlo and now run by his sons Alberto and Stefano, the Chiarlo philosophy is to capture the terroir from their sustainably cultivated vineyards, which hold the Equalitas certification. With a judicious use of oak, they hand-craft a selection of wines suitable for ageing and some which can be enjoyed earlier. Their stunning collection of Barolo and Barbera wines consistently receive 90+ points from Wine Advocate, James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast, and in 2025 Michele Chiarlo was awarded European Producer of the Year at the Sommelier Wine Awards.

VINEYARD:
The Arneis grapes are grown on the finest hillside vineyards in Roero, Piedmont. The small hillside plot is situated on a south-facing hillside on the left bank of the Tanaro River, directly across from the Barbaresco zone on the river’s right bank. Arneis is a delicate variety that is now enjoying something of a revival, having been rescued from the verge of extinction. The vines thrive in the calcareous marl and sandy soils with traces of clay that are found in this carefully selected plot.

WINEMAKING:
Fermentation took place with natural yeasts in small temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 16 to 18°C, preserving the aromatic and perfumed characteristics of this variety. The wine was refined in a tank for a further three months on the lees, which imparted texture and complexity to the wine, before being bottled.

TASTING NOTE:
A refreshing wine from the finest hillside vineyards in Roero, delivering notes of peach, tropical fruits and acacia flower. Elegant and silky on the palate with a balanced and dry, savoury finish.

GRAPES:
Arneis 100%.