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Michele Chiarlo La Court Nizza Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2020
Michele Chiarlo La Court Nizza Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2020
- Grapes Barbera 100%
- Country Italy
- Region: Piedmont Nizza
- Abv 14 %
- BodyValue: D (A is light, E is full bodied)
Residual Sugar: 1
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: No/No
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Winemaker: Stefano Chiarlo & Gianni Meleni
- Closure Natural Cork
- It is elegant and beautifully balanced, a richly textured wine with nuances of coffee, chocolate, and red fruit flavours. It is appealing and structured, complex and elegant, with layers of black cherry, cocoa, and coffee. Harmoniously balanced, it has a velvety palate and a silky finish. Its richness and elegance place it amongst the finest wines in Chiarlo's portfolio.
- Awards
93 Pts, Decanter, 2023
The grapes were fermented on the skins in 55-hectolitre oak barrels for 15 days at controlled temperatures of between 27° and 30°C. A gentle shower system of submerging the cap was used to extract flavour, colour and structure. The malolactic conversion took place in stainless steel tanks. The wine was refined for 30 months. Oak maturation lasted for 12 months: 50% in 55-hectare French oak barrels and 50% in Allier oak barriques, followed by 18 months in bottle before release.
This appealing and structured wine is complex and elegant, with layers of black cherry, cocoa, and coffee. Harmoniously balanced, it has a velvety palate and a silky finish. Its richness and elegance place it amongst the finest wines in Chiarlo's portfolio.
Price | £291.72 |
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Country | Italy |
Brand | Michele Chiarlo |
Vintage | 2020 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | No |
Winery | The grapes come from the La Court vineyard. A prestigious site originating from the 1800s, the single parcel covers three hectares. The vineyard has southeast to southwestern exposures at 240 metres above sea level and produces very low yields. The vines are Guyot trained. The soils are designated as Artisane Sands, which consist of calcareous clay marl of sedimentary marine origin with high lime and sand content. They produce ample, intense and elegant wines with good structure and longevity. Manually harvested. Michele Chiarlo is one of Piedmont's most prestigious winemakers, producing outstanding wines from some of the most exceptional sites in Piedmont, including Barolo’s world-famous Cannubi and Cerequio vineyards. Founded in 1956 by Michele Chiarlo and now run by his sons Alberto and Stefano, the Chiarlo philosophy “is to capture the terroir” from their sustainably cultivated vineyards, which hold the VIVA certification. With a judicious use of oak, they handcraft a selection of wines suitable for ageing, some of which can be enjoyed earlier. Their stunning collection of Barolo and Barbera wines consistently receives 90+ points from Wine Advocate James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast. |
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