Red Wine
Nizza DOCG
Nizza DOCG represents the pinnacle of Barbera in the Monferrato region. Its production area spans 18 municipalities, historically among the most highly regarded for Barbera cultivation. Produced from 100% Barbera grapes, the wine undergoes a minimum aging period of 18 months, with at least six months spent in wooden barrels; this process imparts organoleptic characteristics and nuances that express the grape variety in a unique, complex, and structured style
Appellation
Nizza DOCG
Grape Variety
100% Barbera
Alcohol Content
14.5% vol.
Vine Training System
Guyot
Soil
Clay-limestone
Harvest Period
Mid- to late September
Color
Deep ruby red, tending towards garnet with age
Serving Temperature
18–20 °C
Available Formats
0.75 l, 1.5 l
Winemaking
Total destemming, yeast selection, and fermentation with skin maceration for approximately 7–8 days at a controlled temperature. Micro-oxygenation to enhance varietal aromas. Malolactic fermentation is completed by the end of winter.
Aging: the wine matures in French oak (partly in barriques and partly in tonneaux) for 24 months. Following bottling, it undergoes a further 12 months of bottle aging
Aging: the wine matures in French oak (partly in barriques and partly in tonneaux) for 24 months. Following bottling, it undergoes a further 12 months of bottle aging
Bouquet
Soft and enveloping, with notes of red fruit, notably cherry and plum
Palate
Structured, round, balanced, and long-lasting, with a slightly spicy finish
Pairings
It pairs beautifully with fresh pasta served with meat or mushroom ragù, roasted and braised red meats, game, truffle-infused dishes, and aged hard cheeses
* The vintage shown in the product image does not match the vintage currently on sale.
