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%