Michele Chiarlo 2021 "Reyna" Barbareso

The Michele Chiarlo 2021 Barbaresco Reyna is a refined and elegant expression of Nebbiolo from the Piedmont region, showcasing the varietal’s ethereal charm and depth. In the glass, it reveals a luminous garnet hue with brilliant highlights. The nose is aristocratic and complex, offering delicate aromas of rose petals, tea leaves, and small red berries, underscored by subtle sweet spices. On the palate, it is silky and beautifully balanced, with fine, polished tannins that lend structure without overpowering the wine’s graceful character. The finish is long and harmonious, echoing the floral and fruity notes with a lingering sense of finesse.

93pts Wine Spectator
Broad and fleshy, offering well-integrated flavors of plum, cherry, menthol and iron, plus a firm structure. Deftly balanced, with a long, fruit- and savory-infused aftertaste. Juicy and refreshing on the finish,

92pts James Suckling
This has a pretty nose of dried flowers, tea leaves, cocoa beans, nutmeg and wild berry fruit. It’s focused and precise with a tight tannin frame and a full body. Excellent balance.

92pts Vinous
The 2021 Barbaresco Reyna is a gorgeous entry-level offering from Michele Chiarlo. Fresh, vibrant and effusive, the 2021 has so much to offer. Sumptuous dark red/purplish fruit, rose petal, cedar, cinnamon, mint and blood orange are all nicely amplified. The 2021 shows all the textural depth that is such a signature here, but with an extra kick of freshness these wines don’t always possess. I hope the 2021 Reyna is a sign of things to come.

750ml