Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 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 body, fresh, round

A Nizza DOCG Barbera from the La Court cru, bright ruby with red fruit, mature cherry, raspberry and sweet tobacco, full-bodied and balanced with a savoury round finish.

What it pairs with

  • Pasta with meat sauce
    Barbera's acidity and structure carry the ragu.
  • Cured meats
    The wine's fruit refreshes against salumi.
  • Aged goat cheese
    Savoury Barbera frames the cheese.

How to serve Michele Chiarlo Nizza Cipressi

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. Pasta with meat sauce, Cured meats, Aged goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Cipressi is Chiarlo's Nizza DOCG Barbera from the La Court cru, made under the strict Nizza appellation rules created in 2014.

  1. 2014: Nizza DOCG established as a stand-alone appellation

Facts

Producer
Michele Chiarlo · visiting guide
Grapes
Barbera (100%)
Classification
Nizza DOCG
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 38 at retail
Drinking window
4 to 12 from vintage
First vintage
2014

Frequently asked about Michele Chiarlo Nizza Cipressi

What does Michele Chiarlo Nizza Cipressi taste like?

On the nose, red fruit, mature cherry, raspberry, tobacco. On the palate, full body, fresh, round. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A Nizza DOCG Barbera from the La Court cru, bright ruby with red fruit, mature cherry, raspberry and sweet tobacco, full-bodied and balanced with a savoury round finish.

When should I drink Michele Chiarlo Nizza Cipressi?

Drink 4 to 12 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 Nizza Cipressi?

Pasta with meat sauce is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cured meats and Aged goat cheese. Barbera's acidity and structure carry the ragu.

What grapes are in Michele Chiarlo Nizza Cipressi?

The blend is Barbera (100%). The wine is classified as Nizza DOCG.

Tags

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