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Michele Chiarlo Barolo Tortoniano 2013 750ML

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Retail: $59.99
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    Points to Purchase:960
    Points Earned:48

    This Wine Is Rated:

    • JS 94 Points
    • WE 93 Points
    • WS 91 Points
    • AG 90 Points

    Tortoniano is named for the tortonian-era soils in which the vines are planted, which contain a high percentage of magnesium and manganese. Grape clusters are thinned and harvested up to 15 days later than usual so that the fruit attains higher concentration. Temperatures are strictly controlled during vinification and the wine is aged for two years in large oak casks and one year in bottle before release.

    TASTING NOTE:

    The wine shows layered aromas of mint, fennel, plum and spices before rich red currant flavors, with rose petal and more mint notes. On the palate the acidity is balanced and the tannins are silky, leading to a long finish.

    FOOD PAIRING:

    This wine is a superlative pairing for beef roasts, lamb, game and hard cheeses

    • pH: 3.65
    • Alcohol: 13.91%
    • Acidity: 5.95

    Aromas of leather, dried strawberries and lavender follow through to a full body, ultra-fine tannins and a racy, beautiful finish. Goes on for minutes. Drink in 2019. - James Suckling 94 Points

    Lovely scents of rose, violet, perfumed berry, cake spice and a whisper of menthol lead the way on this fragrant red. Savory and precise, the linear luminous palate doles out crushed raspberry, juicy Marasca cherry, licorice and clove. It’s well balanced, with fresh acidity and polished tannins. Drink 2020-2028. - Wine Enthusiast Magazine 93 Points


    Aromatic and silky, this red delivers macerated cherry, raspberry, rose petal and mineral flavors. Balanced and soft, with gentle tannins and fine length. Best from 2020 through 2032. 6,000 cases made. -BS - Wine Spectator Magazine 91 Points

    Chiarlo’s 2013 Barolo is bold and powerful in the glass. Super-ripe dark cherry, smoke, sweet spice, licorice and tobacco give the wine much of its up-front appeal. Although not especially complex, the 2013 will drink well right out of the gate, which makes it an excellent choice for readers who can’t cellar wines for the long term. This is an especially succulent, plush style for the year. - Antonio Galloni 90 Points