{"id":7343980609579,"title":"Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti 'La Court' Nizza Riserva 2019","handle":"michele-chiarlo-barbera-dasti-la-court-nizza-riserva-2018","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e Michele Chiarlo 'La Court' Riserva Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Piedmont\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSub-Region:\u003c\/b\u003e Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Michele Chiarlo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal: \u003c\/b\u003eBarbera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 55-acre Tenuta Aluffi is one of the most prestigious estates in the southern part of Asti, near the town of Nizza Monferrato, a choice area for exceptional-quality Barbera. Within Aluffi is the La Court estate, with excellent soils of magnesium-rich calcareous marl and a beneficial south-southwest exposure. The vines are thinned of excess bunches at the end of summer, leaving 5-6 bunches per vine on average. This jewel of vineyard land receives the fastidious attention of the Chiarlo family so that its old vines produce extraordinary grapes. Following fermentation in large oak casks, the wine is aged in oak (50% in casks, 50% in large barrels) for a minimum of 12 months followed by 18 months in bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Vinous\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2019 Nizza Riserva LaCourt from 45-year-old vines, saturates the palate with inky dark fruit, leather, smoke, licorice, tobacco, mocha and chocolate. La Court is fermented in oak uprights then aged in a combination of cask and smaller French oak barrels. I also tasted the 2011, a wine that has aged beautifully. Drinking window: 2022 - 2031.\" - Antonio Galloni \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Tasting date: November 2022)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Dark raspberries, sour cherries, oregano, nutmeg and roasted spices on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with dense tannins and crisp acidity, ending slightly tart, with lots of sour cherries in the finish. Drink now.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Tuesday, Aug 09, 2022)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"'La Court' is a stunner of a Barbera! The nose is full of dark black fruits, sweet baking spices, mint and dried herbs. The wine's structure is beautiful with fine tannins and vibrant acidity around a core of dark cherries and blackberries. This is a Barbera for your cellar (2025–2032).\" — Jeff Porter \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(\u003cbr\u003e3\/1\/2023)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This wine shows a step up in elegance and finesse next to the fruity Nizza Cipressi. Instead, the Michele Chiarlo 2019 Nizza Riserva La Court boasts a composed personality with plum, dark fruit, earth and wild rose. This pretty wine is streamlined and tapered with a silky finish that imparts long-lasting flavors and freshness. Volume and ripeness are replaced here by length and consistency. 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Within Aluffi is the La Court estate, with excellent soils of magnesium-rich calcareous marl and a beneficial south-southwest exposure. The vines are thinned of excess bunches at the end of summer, leaving 5-6 bunches per vine on average. This jewel of vineyard land receives the fastidious attention of the Chiarlo family so that its old vines produce extraordinary grapes. Following fermentation in large oak casks, the wine is aged in oak (50% in casks, 50% in large barrels) for a minimum of 12 months followed by 18 months in bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Vinous\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2019 Nizza Riserva LaCourt from 45-year-old vines, saturates the palate with inky dark fruit, leather, smoke, licorice, tobacco, mocha and chocolate. La Court is fermented in oak uprights then aged in a combination of cask and smaller French oak barrels. I also tasted the 2011, a wine that has aged beautifully. Drinking window: 2022 - 2031.\" - Antonio Galloni \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Tasting date: November 2022)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Dark raspberries, sour cherries, oregano, nutmeg and roasted spices on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with dense tannins and crisp acidity, ending slightly tart, with lots of sour cherries in the finish. Drink now.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Tuesday, Aug 09, 2022)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"'La Court' is a stunner of a Barbera! The nose is full of dark black fruits, sweet baking spices, mint and dried herbs. The wine's structure is beautiful with fine tannins and vibrant acidity around a core of dark cherries and blackberries. This is a Barbera for your cellar (2025–2032).\" — Jeff Porter \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(\u003cbr\u003e3\/1\/2023)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This wine shows a step up in elegance and finesse next to the fruity Nizza Cipressi. Instead, the Michele Chiarlo 2019 Nizza Riserva La Court boasts a composed personality with plum, dark fruit, earth and wild rose. This pretty wine is streamlined and tapered with a silky finish that imparts long-lasting flavors and freshness. Volume and ripeness are replaced here by length and consistency. Drink Date: 2022 - 2028.\" - Monica Larner \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Published: Jun 30, 2022)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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