2011 Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza La Court, Italy, Piedmont - Wine Review

Purple in color. Dusty cherries with slight plums on the nose. On the palate, this is a bit more serious than many Barberas. It has some depth with nice plum and cherry fruit. There is a bit of spice as well. Great acidity, it will work well with food. Nice finish. Really nice and in a good spot in 2017 but should have a few more years at least.

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