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Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d'Asti 2014

Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d’Asti 2014

Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d’Asti 2014 

Medium dark ruby color. Nose of flowers, berries, spices and earth. There is on the palate an enjoyable acidity paired with fine bitterness, there is fruit and spices notes and this calls for food as it’s then that this wine shines! From deli meats to pastas or pizza, this will pair well. A wine that I like to bring over when visiting friends or family. Good+ (88)

Made of 100% Barbera grapes. Aged 6 to 8 months in 50hl oak barrels, 30% being new, then a minimum of 4 months in bottle prior hitting the shelves. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 16,05$ (Code SAQ :  00356105)

Michele Chiarlo’s website: michelechiarlo.it

They are represented in Québec by Univins: univins.ca

Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d’Asti 2013

Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d’Asti 2013 

Dark ruby color. Nose of black and red berries, lot of spices notes, some earth and stays fresh. Fruit loaded on the palate with again spices and a touch of bitterness. Acidity brings freshness and paired with its structure, it allows this wine to be paired with a lot of dishes. One of my favorite wines when I go visit family and friends, especially when I don’t know what we’re eating. Good+ (88)

Made of 100% Barbera grapes. Aged 6 to 8 months in 50hl oak barrels, 30% being new, then a minimum of 4 months in bottle prior hitting the shelves. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 16,45$ (Code SAQ :  00356105)

Michele Chiarlo’s website: michelechiarlo.it

Represented in Québec by: univins.ca

Luciano Sandrone Barbera d’Alba 2008

Luciano Sandrone Barbera d’Alba 2008

The color is dark and slightly purple. Powerful aromas of spicy black berries, dry fruits, earth, flowers and dust. Tasty and spicy with flavors of black licorice, black pepper, black berries, ripe blue grapes and floral notes. Silky on the palate, the wine is also structured feeling young and showing that it can handle few more years of cellaring. Very good+ (90)

Made of Barbera from Cascina Pe Mol, Castelletto, Rocche di San Nicola vineyards. Each vineyard was vinified separately. Aged 12 months in French oak tonneaux of 500l (half new) followed by 9 months in bottle. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Last vintage sold at the SAQ was the 2011 at 35,25$ (Code SAQ : 10663844)

Producer website : sandroneluciano.com

Represented in Québec by : vinsbalthazard.com

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