The Faset vineyard, one of Michele Chiarlo's most prized Barbaresco holdings, occupies prime position within the Barbaresco DOCG zone. The terroir combines clay-rich soils with excellent drainage, producing grapes with concentrated character and elegant tannin structure. The 2016 growing season presented a notably warm summer followed by measured rainfall that optimised phenolic ripeness. Nebbiolo vines cultivated with traditional Piedmont techniques—including careful pruning and canopy management—express the vineyard's mineral-driven character. The house's philosophy of minimal intervention and single-varietal authenticity ensures that every aspect of production reflects the Faset terroir rather than winemaking intervention.

The 2016 Faset grapes underwent careful destemming and fermentation using temperature-controlled indigenous yeast fermentation to capture the aromatic complexity particular to Barbaresco. The maceration period extended through the fermentation cycle, extracting silky tannins characteristic of the region's slightly lighter style compared to Barolo. Post-fermentation, the wine aged for the required minimum of 26 months in large oak casks, with 9 months in oak prior to release. The extended wood ageing developed secondary flavours whilst the large oak format preserved the wine's delicate floral aromatics—hallmark rose and violet notes. Malolactic fermentation was completed post-primary fermentation.