Barbera d’Asti Le Orme 2023 is a juicy, fruit-forward Barbera from the maestro of the variety, Michele Chiarlo. If you’re looking for a red wine bursting with fruit, silky tannins, and unmistakable Italian finesse — you’ve just found it. And yes, it’s earned 90 points from Wine Spectator!
The story of Michele Chiarlo begins in 1958, when the son of Piedmontese grape growers decided to bottle his first wine. A graduate of the Alba oenological school, alongside legends like Giacomo Tachis, Chiarlo quickly became one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in the region. With a deep passion for quality and terroir, he invested in top crus across Langhe, Monferrato, and Gavi, breathing new life into Barbera — what his son Alberto calls “the revenge of Piedmont’s native grape.” Today, the estate spans 110 hectares of vineyards, including iconic sites like Cannubi, Cerequio, La Court, and Asili, and blends tradition, sustainability, and artistic flair. The Art Park La Court and Palás Cerequio, a luxurious wine relais, are living examples of the winery’s connection to culture and creativity.
The grapes for Barbera d’Asti Le Orme 2023 – Michele Chiarlo are sourced from four carefully selected vineyards in the Nizza Monferrato area of Asti: La Court, Montemareto, La Serra, and Costa delle Monache. Fermented and aged in stainless steel for 12 months, it preserves all the vibrant cherry and floral aromas that define the variety.
Try it with pizza or pasta — you can’t go wrong!
