Nizza Riserva 2016 LA COURT VIGNA VEJA docg Michele Chiarlo

Nizza Riserva 2016 La Court Vigna Veja DOCG: elegance and power from the Barbera of Michele Chiarlo

Nizza Riserva 2016 La Court Vigna Veja DOCG by Michele Chiarlo is a Barbera of great personality, born from a historic vineyard and an extremely limited production. It is a rare wine, designed to fully express the character of the cru La Court and the depth of the territory of Castelnuovo Calcea. Long, complex, and harmonious, it represents a prestigious choice for those seeking a Piedmontese red of strong identity and remarkable expressive capacity.

Territory and style of the wine

This DOCG Nizza wine comes from the oldest vines of the La Court estate, planted in 1964 and located at the highest point of the farm, about 250 meters above sea level, with favorable exposure and clay-limestone marl soils, known as Asti sands. The area contributes to giving structure, freshness, and aromatic depth to the Barbera, while the production philosophy oriented towards integrated pest management and very low yields supports a concentrated and rigorous quality. The vinification and aging in wood, followed by a long resting period in the bottle, create an authoritative, rich, and refined style.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a purplish color with bright ruby reflections. The olfactory profile is intense, elegant, and complex, with hints of small black fruits, sour cherry, rhubarb, and chocolate, enriched by spicy nuances and a very well-defined sensation of maturity. On the palate, it shows a decisive yet balanced impact, with a silky texture, vibrant freshness, and well-integrated tannins. The structure is broad, velvety, and supported by an extremely long persistence, leaving a sensation of great continuity and tasting coherence.

Recommended pairings

Nizza Riserva 2016 La Court Vigna Veja DOCG pairs well with flavorful and structured dishes from the Piedmontese tradition and beyond. It is ideal with agnolotti in roast sauce, tagliolini with porcini mushrooms, veal roast, and well-aged cheeses. Its freshness, combined with the richness of the fruit and the strength of the sip, also makes it suitable for braised meats, game in elegant preparations, and important main courses, as long as they are well balanced in succulence.

Serving temperature

The ideal serving temperature for Nizza Riserva 2016 La Court Vigna Veja DOCG is around 18° C. In the presence of a young bottle relative to its structure, a brief aeration before serving may be useful to enhance its aromatic opening and the finesse of the tannin.

Why buy it

This wine combines prestige, rarity, and territorial coherence in a single label. Michele Chiarlo interprets Barbera in an authoritative key, with a historic cru and a very selective production, destined for the best vintages. It is a perfect bottle for an important dinner, for a valuable gift, or to enrich a cellar with a great Nizza Riserva capable of offering complexity, character, and strong Piedmontese personality.