Michele Chiarlo was born in the Monferrato region of Piemonte where his family has grown grapes for over 5 generations. In 1956 he decided to start a small winery in Calamandrana, a small village nestling in some of Monferrato's finest hillside vineyards. 

In Gavi, he has built a modern winery near the Cortese vineyards where he grows the grapes for what many consider some of Italys most outstanding wines.

Thanks to worldwide recognition, the company has been awarded the much sought-after Stella star which is bestowed on wineries that have received the 3 Bicchieri ten times.

Grapes:     100%  Dolcetto grapes

Region:     Italy / Piedmont / Dolcetto d'Alba DOC

Maker:       Stefano Chiarlo & Gianni Meleni

Training:    Guyot              

Vines/ HA:    4500            

Yield:        60 HL per Hectare

Winemaking:  Fermentatin in temperature controlled vats at 28C with 10 days maceration. The wine sees no wood, but is aged for 3 months in tank followed by a minimum of 2 months in bottle prior to release

Serve:      At 15C with risotto, pasta, poultry, pork and dishes with mushrooms

Taste:       Smooth and balanced with a hint of ripe red berries, vanilla and almonds on the finish

ABV:         12.50%