Producer: Michele Chiarlo  
Region: Asti, Piedmont, Italy 
Varietal: Barbera   
Year: 2019 

#54 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023 

Wine Enthusiast, 93 Points 

"Deeply colored, this Barbera from Nizza is a true benchmark. The wine has aromas of black cherry, blackberry and plums with a touch of sweet and savory spice. The palate has a gentle and soft texture finishing with a bright acidity keeping the wine lifted and energetic." 

Wine Spectator, 92 Points 

"This dense red is very tightly wound and racy, revealing blackberry and violet flavors that show accents of tamarind and roasted almond. Still a bit compact on the finish." 

James Suckling, 90 Points 

"Plenty of energetic blackberry character to this 100% barbera, with a slightly steely edge growing through the palate. Bright acidity and minimal tannin. This is very much in-your-face, but it’s not aggressive." 

Wine Advocate, 90 Points 

"The Michele Chiarlo 2019 Nizza Cipressi is a generous and abundant expression of Barbera with an inky dark color. The bouquet reveals blackberry, blackcurrant and lots of rich primary fruit. Cipressi is fermented in steel and aged in large oak casks for one year. The wine's texture is soft and plush, and you get that little kick of acidity that is characteristic of this versatile grape." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Michele Chiarlo Nizza Cipressi Barbera is a bright ruby red color. Surprising in its clarity and elegance with hints of violet, blackberries, raspberries, and spicy sweet notes. Full, well-structured, harmonious; an impressive wine with its fresh softness and final savory and round flavor." 

Alcohol: 14% 

*Price and availability in store may vary. Vintage date may differ from pictured.