E Pira-Chiara Barbera D'Alba DOC Superiore 2021

92 POINTS: Jeb Dunnuck
Highly Recommended: Wine Direct

100% Barbera

Sourced from 3 vineyard sites: Mosconi (55 yr old vines), Gabutti Serralunga (15 yr old vines) and Ravera di Monforte (15 yr old vines)

Calcareous clay soils, Eastern exposure. Maceration over approximately one week. Maturation for 12 months in used barrique, plus 1 month in bottle before release.

"A deeper, more opaque hue, the 2021 Barbera D'Alba Superiore offers notes of graphite, lavender, and plum. It is medium to full-bodied but doesn't feel weighted and has fresh acidity and sweet tannins. Its notes of berries and fresh herbs last long on a clean finish. Drink over the next 5-8 years."

“Of Piedmont’s three principal red grape varieties, Barbera is the most representative of the region, producing a medium-bodied wine that is enjoyable young, but can also age quite well for a few years. This Barbera D'Alba DOC Superiore 2020 from Chiara spends more than a year in oak barrels, granting it the “Superiore" designation and making for a more expressive wine. An intense ruby red with violet reflections, red fruits with a hint of spice come through on the nose. A full, round palate is supported by the marked acidity typical of this variety, imparting freshness and a harmonious finish."
— Recommended, Wine Direct

ABV: 14.5