Michele Chiarlo
Le Orme Superiore Barbera d'Asti
Asti, Piedmont, Italy
It doesn't matter if the glass is half empty or half full...There is clearly room for more precious barbera!
It doesn't matter if the glass is half empty or half full...There is clearly room for more precious barbera!
6 people found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2015
Deep ruby color with dark berry fruit aromas and spice. On the palate rich cherry and Berry flavors emerge followed by some spice and toasty oak. Vivid acidity, velvet tannins and mineral it hits on the medium finish. The 2012 was somewhat bigger than the 2011. This is a great value!
Deep ruby color with dark berry fruit aromas and spice. On the palate rich cherry and Berry flavors emerge followed by some spice and toasty oak. Vivid acidity, velvet tannins and mineral it hits on the medium finish. The 2012 was somewhat bigger than the 2011. This is a great value!
Jul 6th, 2016
Strong fruit that hints at acidity on the nose. Pairs nicely with pizza and is more tasty with food than alone. My first taste of Barbera!
Strong fruit that hints at acidity on the nose. Pairs nicely with pizza and is more tasty with food than alone. My first taste of Barbera!
Mar 19th, 2017
Clean crisp easy drinking Italian red.
Clean crisp easy drinking Italian red.
Feb 27th, 2017Slightly fuller bodied than most Barbera. Thyme, blueberry, and hints of pepper. Goes amazingly well with food. Try with something rustic like lamb or beef stew.
Slightly fuller bodied than most Barbera. Thyme, blueberry, and hints of pepper. Goes amazingly well with food. Try with something rustic like lamb or beef stew.
Dec 31st, 2016
Light at first, it became much more interesting later on.
Light at first, it became much more interesting later on.
Dec 21st, 2016
Supple barbera. Nice fruit with some structure. Better 30 minutes in.
Supple barbera. Nice fruit with some structure. Better 30 minutes in.
Sep 3rd, 2016Jammy and luscious - perfect with red sauce and pasta
Jammy and luscious - perfect with red sauce and pasta
Jul 16th, 2016