Michele Chiarlo 'Le Madri' Roero Arneis is a stunning white wine crafted from the prestigious hillside vineyards of the Roero region in Piedmont, Italy. Sourced from meticulously selected south-facing plots on the left bank of the Tanaro River, directly across from the famed Barbaresco zone, this wine showcases the remarkable terroir of Roero. The Arneis grapes, revitalised from near extinction, thrive in calcareous marl and sandy soils, producing a wine that exemplifies both finesse and character. Crafted with precision in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats and refined on its lees, this wine reveals texture, complexity, and a distinctive mineral character. Michele Chiarlo, renowned for championing sustainability and terroir-driven winemaking, delivers an authentic and expressive Roero Arneis that is elegant yet refreshingly approachable.
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
Brilliant and luminous in the glass, this wine reveals a pale straw-yellow colour, reflecting its youthful vibrancy and purity.
Nose:
The bouquet is intensely aromatic, offering alluring scents of peach, green apple, tropical fruits, and acacia flower. Subtle notes of juniper add depth, while a delicate minerality hints at the wine's distinguished origins.
Palate:
On the palate, Michele Chiarlo 'Le Madri' Roero Arneis is elegant and silky in texture. Flavours of ripe stone fruits and exotic tropical notes are complemented by a savoury, saline minerality. The wine's crisp acidity provides a refreshing backbone, making it both vibrant and well-balanced.
Finish:
The finish is dry, savoury, and steely, with a lingering impression of freshness and subtle saline nuances that invite another sip.
