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2022 Barbera D'Asti Cipressi 'Nizza' DOCG, Michele Chiarlo Wine Republic

2023 Barbera D'Asti Cipressi 'Nizza' DOCG, Michele Chiarlo

Nizza, Piedmont, Italy

Black cherry, blackberry and ripe raspberry rise from the glass, joined by violet, liquorice, clove and sweet tobacco. A cool hint of menthol lifts the generous fruit, giving this Barbera an aromatic freshness beneath its darker, richer character.

Full-bodied and rounded, with concentrated berry fruit carried by Barbera’s naturally bright acidity. Fine structure and savoury spice bring definition, while ageing in large oak casks adds depth without hiding the fruit. Plush, harmonious and persistent, this is serious Nizza with warmth, energy and impressive polish.

For when: The pasta sauce has been simmering since lunchtime.

Pairs with: Wild boar ragù, roast pork, mushroom risotto, grilled steak, guinea fowl or mature goat’s cheese.

Cipressi takes its name from the cypress trees crowning the hill at Michele Chiarlo’s La Court estate. Made entirely from Barbera, it captures the concentration and savoury depth of Nizza, the historic Monferrato subzone that gained its own DOCG status in 2014.

Whats in the bottle
100% Barbera

Notable Awards
91 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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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” and with judicious use of oak, they develop some wines for ageing and some 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.

The grapes spent 10 to 12 days macerating on the skins in stainless steel tanks, during which a gentle shower system dispersed the cap, in order to extract colour, flavour and impart structure to the wine. Fermentation started at 30°C which was reduced to 27°C followed by malolactic fermentation, which rounded out the palate. The wine spent a minimum of 12 months in large oak casks followed by at least six months refinement in the bottle.

Producer
Michele Chiarlo

Country
Italy

Grape
Barbera

Region
Piemonte

Size
750ml

Types
Red Wine

Vintage
2023