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2021 Barolo Tortoniano, Michele Chiarlo MAGNUM
2021 Barolo Tortoniano, Michele Chiarlo MAGNUM

2021 Barolo Tortoniano, Michele Chiarlo MAGNUM

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Tortonian Silk

Elegant, perfumed and quietly powerful, this magnum of Barolo Tortoniano shows Michele Chiarlo’s classic Nebbiolo style in a format made for the table and the cellar. Rose petals, red cherry, wild strawberry and cranberry sit beside juniper, fine spice, liquorice and a delicate earthy note. It has the unmistakable lift of Barolo, but the Tortonian soils give the wine a particularly graceful, silky edge.

On the palate, it is structured, long and beautifully composed, with firm but refined tannins, bright red fruit and a savoury mineral finish. The magnum format adds extra occasion value, making it ideal as a collector’s bottle, table centrepiece or age-worthy gift. This is a strong buy for customers who want serious Piedmont pedigree with elegance, freshness and the promise of graceful development.

For when : A special dinner needs a cellar-worthy Barolo magnum with presence, polish and prestige.

Pairs with: Porcini risotto, truffle pasta, braised beef, roast game, lamb shoulder, veal, aged Parmesan, Castelmagno or mature hard cheeses.

Barolo Tortoniano is one of Michele Chiarlo’s signature wines, named after the ancient Tortonian soils that shape its style. In magnum, the wine becomes more than a bottle to open: it becomes a centrepiece for a long meal, a thoughtful collector’s gift or a strong candidate for further ageing. It brings together classic Barolo fragrance, polished tannins and the confidence of one of Piedmont’s most established family producers.

Whats in the bottle
Nebbiolo 100%

Notable Awards
93 Points, Wine Spectator 93 Points, Wine Enthusiast 93 Points, Wine Advocate 93 Points, James Suckling 92 Points, Falstaff 91 Points, Vinous 91 Points, Decanter

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Michele Chiarlo is one of Piedmont’s most recognised family producers, founded in 1956 and now closely associated with the great wine landscapes of Langhe, Monferrato and Gavi. The family has built its reputation around classic regional varieties, especially Nebbiolo and Barbera, with a strong focus on site expression, careful vineyard work and wines that balance tradition with polish.

The Chiarlo story is also tied to some of the most important names in Barolo. The family acquired parcels in Cerequio in 1988 and Cannubi in 1989, two of the region’s most prestigious crus, helping to place the estate among Piedmont’s serious fine-wine producers. Today, Stefano and Alberto Chiarlo continue the family direction, with Stefano closely linked to the agricultural and winemaking side.

Customers should trust this bottle because it combines reputation, region and format. Tortoniano is not a novelty Barolo. It is a classic Nebbiolo from a producer with deep roots, made to show perfume, structure and ageing potential. In magnum, it has extra presence and slower-maturing appeal, making it ideal for collectors, celebrations and memorable dinners.

The 2021 Barolo Tortoniano is made from 100% Nebbiolo. The wine takes its name from the Tortonian-period soils found in parts of La Morra and Barolo: calcareous marl and clay of marine sedimentary origin, with active limestone and microelements including magnesium and manganese. Vines are trained by Guyot, and the grapes are harvested by hand after summer thinning to concentrate quality.

The 2021 season brought winter snow, a cooler spring after an early start, and a long warm, dry summer without excessive heat. September and early October were especially important, with dry, sunny weather and marked day-night temperature shifts supporting slow, even ripening of tannins and polyphenols. Harvest took place between 7 and 12 October, with healthy, ripe fruit.

Vinification takes place in steel tanks, with 15 to 18 days of maceration on the skins and a gentle shower system to wet the cap. The wine is aged for a minimum of three years, including 18 to 24 months in medium-sized oak casks before bottle refinement. Alcohol is 14%, closure is cork, and this product is the 1.5L magnum format.

The result is a Barolo with rose, red cherry, juniper, spice and fine Nebbiolo structure. It is still young, but already balanced enough to drink with decanting and rich food. The magnum format matters because it gives the wine extra visual impact and usually supports slower, steadier development, making it a superb choice for a special dinner now or further ageing in the cellar.