""Tortoniano" Barolo takes its name from the Tortonian geological area (La Morra and Barolo), since a part of the grapes used to produce it come from Cerequio crus and a part from surrounding vineyards. Tortonian soil is characterised by sedimentary clayey marl known as Saint Agatha, interspersed with bluish-grey sandstone which gives rise to a Barolo of exceptional elegance. The wine is matured in large French oak barrels for two years. Antonio Galloni on erobert.parker.com: 92 points. “The 2007 Barolo Tortoniano is quite bold and powerful in this vintage. It reveals surprising muscle to match its dark red fruit, flowers and spices. As always, the Tortoniano shows the more perfumed, feminine side of Barolo, but the 2007 has an extra level of richness and body. This is a gorgeous, overachieving wine in its category.”"
Aidan and Richard have worked with the wines of Chiarlo since the early 90s and the international reputation of the estate has grown and grown in this time. The family owns 60 hectares of vineyards in the region and share farm a further 50 hectares. Stefano Chiarlo is currently in charge and adopts an eco-friendly strategy in the vineyard. The wine here has crystal purity and fine tannins. Their polish is on the modern side as is their sumptuous fruit, but the balance is beautifully judged and not over extracted.
