Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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.
  • Risotto with meat sauce
    The wine's structure carries the savoury rice.
  • Guinea fowl
    Round Barbera frames the delicate game.

How to serve Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti La Court

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1995: Chiarlo 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.

Tags

barbera dry full body high acid medium tannin medium term mood rustic mood savoury occasion cellar occasion dinner party old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with poultry pairs with risotto price premium still red

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