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 harmonious 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.

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
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

Tags

barbera dry full body high acid medium tannin medium term mood rustic mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with charcuterie pairs with pasta red sauce price trade up still red value pick
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