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In addition to these contracts, he has also purchased the Antico Podere Averame in the Cerequio cru of Barolo, considered one of the zone's finest Nebbiolo vineyards; and an estate, also in Barolo in the cru of Cannubi, which due to its extremely sharp gradient had never been cultivated. With considerable capital investment, this vineyard has been terraced and brought into production, the first time such a project has ever been undertaken in Piedmont.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1995, Michele Chiarlo acquired the estate of Azienda Agricola Aluffi in Castelnuovo Calcea, considered to the most beautiful and prestigious property in the heart of the classic Barbera d'Asti zone. The estate is comprised of two separate vineyard holdings, La Court and Il Castello, with a total area of 62 acres of which 50 are planted in Barbera vines, quite extensive for this area. The principally southwest and easterly-exposed slopes support superb, calcium and mineral rich soils which are of ideal composition for the production of great Barbera d'Asti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichele Chiarlo directly manages or personally oversees every aspect in the production of his wines. Eminently qualified through the expertise acquired through his involvement with the company under his father, he also holds a degree from the prestigious School of Enology at Alba. 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Everything zings across the finish before landing with a touch of heat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright ruby red with a drop of purple. Elegant earthy notes on the nose, beet, violets, plum juice. Very juicy on the palate, with an earthy finish, beautiful acidity balances the palate, slightly broad tannins on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA restrained barbera with aromas of vibrant black cherries, licorice and smoke. Bright fruitiness on the palate, with a medium body, velvety tannins and crisp, persistent acidity. Savory finish. Drink or hold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Vinous\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2022 Nizza Cipressi is packed with inky dark fruit, licorice, new leather and chocolate. Plush, succulent contours wrap it all together. 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Son of over seven generations of esteemed wine growers, Mr. Chiarlo is today one of the most respected producers of the fine wines of Piedmont and a leading figure in its viticultural industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the production and vineyard level, where quality begins, Michele Chiarlo has for thirty years pursued an endless search for control over the finest vineyard sites in each of the zones from which he produces his wines. Perhaps the crown jewel among these is the vineyard of Fornace di Tassarolo in the Rovereto area of Gavi, a small parcel planted in 1910 which yields a brilliant and intense Gavi of exquisite refinement. He also has long-term agreements with the owners of two spectacular vineyards in the Castiglione Falleto and Serralunga crus of Barolo, from which he produces Barolo Riserva Rocche di Castiglione and Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda di Serralunga. In addition to these contracts, he has also purchased the Antico Podere Averame in the Cerequio cru of Barolo, considered one of the zone's finest Nebbiolo vineyards; and an estate, also in Barolo in the cru of Cannubi, which due to its extremely sharp gradient had never been cultivated. With considerable capital investment, this vineyard has been terraced and brought into production, the first time such a project has ever been undertaken in Piedmont.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1995, Michele Chiarlo acquired the estate of Azienda Agricola Aluffi in Castelnuovo Calcea, considered to the most beautiful and prestigious property in the heart of the classic Barbera d'Asti zone. The estate is comprised of two separate vineyard holdings, La Court and Il Castello, with a total area of 62 acres of which 50 are planted in Barbera vines, quite extensive for this area. 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Aromas are ample, intense, elegant with notes of black cherry, cocoa, coffee. Very good structure, fresh, velvety with a long, silky finish. Serve at 18° C. Accompanies agnolotti with a wild rabbit sauce, tagliolini with porcini, roasted veal and well-matured cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery pretty nose that glides out of the glass like a classic Hollywood actress across the screen. It knows its marks and gets the best close up every time. Plum, black cherry, rose... it is Barbera. Bright, fresh and loaded with fruits with well placed spice, herbs and flowers. This is why people like Barbera. It is purely delicious but has that intellectual edge that keeps you coming back to the glass to explore more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Falstaff\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDeep dark, rich ruby red. Aromas of mint, milk chocolate and rich Amarena cherries on the nose, with some earthy tones, elegant and inviting. Great juiciness and acidity on the palate, pronounced fresh fruit and a tense finish with young tannins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA restrained and multilayered wine with aromas of dark chocolate, black cherries, plums, leaves, pepper and flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, it shows vibrancy on the palate, with zesty integrated acidity, leafy flavors, a toasted finish and silky, super-refined tannins. Drink or hold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Michele Chiarlo 2021 Nizza Riserva La Court opens to an inky-dark appearance and very black fruit aromas that give the wine a distinctly powerful impact. 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