'Albarossa' Piedmont DOC Michele Chiarlo 2018

Montald Albarossa Piemonte DOC is an intense and full-bodied red wine produced by the Michele Chiarlo company. It is obtained from the vinification of Albarossa grapes, a variety created in 1938 by a Piedmontese winemaker by crossing Nebbiolo and Barbera. Given the dedication to the recovery of the native grapes of this winery, it is not surprising the choice to enhance this little-known grape variety with a monovarietal wine. The vines stand on a predominantly sandy soil and can benefit from the south-east exposure, as well as from the ideal microclimate for optimal growth. The harvest takes place in a very accurate way and subsequently the grapes are transported to the cellar, where they ferment in steel with maceration on the skins for a week. The following refinement involves two distinct phases, first in oak barrels and then in the bottle, for a total of two years. It follows that Montald Albarossa Piemonte DOC is excellent immediately, but can be enjoyed after 3-4 years of rest in the cellar.