MICHELE CHIARLO BAROLO DOCG CANNUBI RISERVA 2005 CL 75

grape variety: Nebbiolo
municipality: Barolo
vineyard: Cannubi, perhaps Italy's most famous hill, the most renowned and prestigious vineyard in the Barolo appellation. Historically, it is Italy's oldest cru, recognized since 1752. Here, everything is perfect: altitude, exposure, soils, lie, and microclimate deliver Barolo at the pinnacle of the appellation. Since 1989, Michele Chiarlo has owned the vineyard in the historical heart of Cannubi (where the "ciabot," or ancient Cannubi hut, is located) in a steeply sloped area which, under the guidance of the Swiss University of Changin, has been terraced with grassed embankments. A very delicate work that now guarantees soil integrity and combats hydrogeological instability.
year of planting: 1990
soil: Tortonian and Elvezian calcareous marl with a basic pH and over 30% sand, poor in organic matter but rich in trace elements such as iron and magnesium.
vineyard exposure: south, south-west
vineyard altitude: 240 m a.s.l.
training system: Guyot
vines per hectare: 4,500
yield: thinning of excess bunches at the end of summer, leaving 5/6 bunches per vine
production philosophy certification: V.I.V.A "SustainableWine" certification
harvest: manual picking, further manual selection before destemming and crushing
vinification: fermentation in oak vats; 30 days of maceration in contact with the skins and gentle wetting of the cap with the "shower" system at a temperature between 30° and 27° C. Malolactic fermentation
aging: minimum 6 years before market release. Matures for 3 years in medium-capacity oak barrels, and the remaining part in bottle
color: vibrant, deep garnet red
aroma: extraordinary complexity, elegance, and sweet notes with clear hints of red berries, dried rose petals, licorice, rhubarb, and gentian, complemented by a very fine sweet spiciness characteristic of this cru
taste: excellent structure, within a context of an attractive weave of silky tannins and perfect harmony: its fascinating aftertaste is very long and very fresh
pairings: tagliolini with porcini mushrooms, agnolotti, braised beef, well-aged cheeses