{"id":7343973466155,"title":"Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti 'La Court' Nizza Riserva 2018","handle":"michele-chiarlo-la-court-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 2018\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\u003e91 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A nicely poised barbera with a distinct aroma profile of ripe blackberries, coffee and chocolate, both on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with well-balanced acidity that keeps the fruit fresh. 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Delicious to drink now.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(Monday, Nov 29, 2021)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

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