Michele Chiarlo Barbaresco "Reyna" DOCG 2019
(Piedmont, Italy) - [WS 92] [VM 91] [JS 90]
Regular price $60.00 Sale price $44.97 Save $15.03
GRAPE VARIETY: Nebbiolo
MUNICIPALITY: Barbaresco, Neive
SOIL: Bluish-grey calcareous clay marl with good presence of microelements, Barbaresco Vineyard, the earth has more sand than the vineyard in Treiso
VINEYARD EXPOSURE: South-east, south-west
METHOD OF CULTIVATION: Guyot
HARVEST: Manual harvest, preceded by summer thinning of excess bunches of grape
VINIFICATION: In steel tanks. 17 /18 days of maceration with the skins, with a soft “shower” system of wetting the cap at a temperature between 32°C and 27°C. Malolactic fermentation in steel
REFINEMENT: Minimum of 2 years, aged for 18 months in large casks before refinement in the bottle
Tasting Notes:
COLOR: Garnet red with brilliant hues
NOSE: Noble, complex, of the utmost elegance. Ethereal notes of small red fruits, rose petals and tea leaves
TASTE: Aristocratic, remarkable fine tannins and the finish is long, balanced full of flavour
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18°C
ACCOMPANIES: Risotto, braised veal shank, lamb with herbs
"A rich, round red, with mint, menthol and licorice aromas and flavors framing a core of cherry and plum fruit. Shows ample tannins on the back end, but the ripe fruit returns in the end. Best from 2024 through 2038. 2,000 cases made, 700 cases imported." - BS (Apr 2023)
91 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2019 Barbaresco Reyna is bright, fruity and forward, all of which make it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Sweet floral accents, spice and a kick of orange peel lend freshness. There's lovely depth and density here." - Antonio Galloni (Oct 2022)
90 Points - James Suckling:
"Dark fruit with fresh mushrooms and flowers stems. Licorice, too. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Yummy to drink now. Why wait?" (Aug 2022)