“La Court” Barbera Nizza Riserva DOCG 2021

Michele Chiarlo | Piedmont
Michele Chiarlo Az. Vinicola | Strada Nizza-Canelli | IT 14042 Calamandrana

05222621 · 0,75 l · 72,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping2 units available

La Court is the centrepiece of the Nizza area and one of the iconic sites of Barbera. On the gentle hills between Castelnuovo Calcea and Mombercelli lie two historic parcels with ideal south and south-west exposure on calcareous marl soil characterised by fine sand inclusions. The vines, some of which are over 50 years old, naturally produce low yields with remarkable concentration. 2021 offered ideal conditions: a warm summer with sufficient temperature differences between day and night, followed by a precise harvest in perfect physiological ripeness. After temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, the wine matures for at least 18 months in 700-litre Liters and large barrels before coming to rest in the bottle.

Deep, bright ruby red in the glass. Juicy black cherry, blackberry and plum on the nose, accompanied by violets, tobacco and a hint of liquorice. Powerful yet supple on the palate, with ripe, fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and a long, harmonious final. A Nizza of rare elegance that impressively embodies the greatness of the La Court vineyard and shows the potential of Barbera at the highest level. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark, rich ruby red colour. Smells of mint, milk chocolate and rich Amarena cherries on the nose, with some earthy tones, elegant and inviting. Great juiciness and acidity on the palate, pronounced, fresh fruit and a tense final with young tannins." Falstaff

"The Michele Chiarlo 2021 Nizza Riserva La Court opens with a deep dark appearance and very black fruit flavours that give the wine a decidedly powerful impact. It offers a very soft and texturally rich mouthfeel with a thick padding that covers the entire palate. This is a full-throttle vintage that has produced a great Barbera." Wine Advocate

"The Nizza Riserva LaCourt 2021, Chiarlo's top Barbera, is another great wine. Deep dark fruit, chocolate, leather, dark spices and espresso characterise the palate. This wine is also a real powerhouse." Vinous

"A restrained and complex wine with flavours of dark chocolate, black cherries, plums, leaves, pepper and flowers. Medium to full-bodied, it shows vibrancy on the palate, with zesty integrated acidity, leafy flavours, a roasted finish and silky, superfine tannins." James Suckling