Michele Chiarlo and his sons Stefano and Alberto, are best known for their cru Barolos and Barbarescos, but they also make a beautiful Moscato d’Asti. Floral, honeysuckle aromas and sweet flavors recalling peaches and melons are balanced by gentle citrusy acidity, tiny bubbles, and five percent alcohol. It’s equally at home for a Sunday brunch, sipping by the pool and a liquid dessert. Some Chiarlo wines have been certified sustainable by VIVA, a project of the Italian Ministry for the Environment, Land and Sea. Their stated purpose is to create a production model that respects the environment to protect the quality of Italian wines and provide fair and transparent information on the international market. The Chiarlo family has come up with a couple of unique ideas such as creating vertical gardens on exterior winery walls for insulation, and providing a free electric vehicle recharging station, the first in the region.
Michele Chiarlo, Moscato d’Asti DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2021
By Rebecca Murphy