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Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
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In the glass
Aroma: red fruit, mature cherry, raspberry, tobacco
Palate: full fruit, savoury, round
From the La Court cru acquired in 1995, Chiarlo's flagship Barbera shows red fruit, mature cherry, raspberry and sweet tobacco over a full-bodied, balanced palate with a savoury, round finish.
What it pairs with
- Agnolotti del plin Barbera's acidity cuts the rich meat filling.More wines for pasta with ragù →
- Risotto with meat sauce The wine's structure carries the savoury rice.More wines for risotto →
- Guinea fowl Round Barbera frames the delicate game.More wines for chicken and white meat →
With cheese
Ossolano
Local tradition Barbera d'Asti is one of the four reds Qualigeo names for Ossolano. Its high acidity and moderate tannin cut through the elastic, savoury paste without covering the herbal pasture flavour, a softer match than Barolo.
Raschera
Our pick Raschera is delicate and only moderately piquant, savoury when aged. Barbera d'Asti's high acidity lifts the supple ivory paste, and its moderate tannin leaves the mild, fragrant flavour of the cheese intact.
How to serve Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti La Court
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Agnolotti del plin, Risotto with meat sauce, Guinea fowl. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
La Court is the Nizza-area cru Michele Chiarlo acquired in 1995 and developed into its flagship Barbera, also home to the estate's open-air art park.
- 1995Chiarlo acquires the La Court cru
Facts
- Producer
- Michele Chiarlo · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Barbera (100%)
- Classification
- Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti La Court
What does Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti La Court taste like?
On the nose, red fruit, mature cherry, raspberry, tobacco. On the palate, full fruit, savoury, round. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the La Court cru acquired in 1995, Chiarlo's flagship Barbera shows red fruit, mature cherry, raspberry and sweet tobacco over a full-bodied, balanced palate with a savoury, round finish.
When should I drink Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti La Court?
Drink 5 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti La Court?
Agnolotti del plin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Risotto with meat sauce and Guinea fowl. Barbera's acidity cuts the rich meat filling.
What grapes are in Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti La Court?
The blend is Barbera (100%). The wine is classified as Barbera d'Asti DOCG.
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