Nizza Riserva DOCG

The new designation Nizza DOCG is recognized as the summit of the appellations of Barbera grapes in Piedmont. Nizza’s production is restricted to selected vineyards around the Nizza Monferrato village. These vineyards benefit from great exposures (from south-east to south-west) and low yield (7 tons/hectare). The result is a complex and intense wine with an extraordinary ageing potential. Nizza “Riserva” is the icon wine of our estate and our best interpretation of Barbera. Nizza “Riserva” ages for 30 months and for at least 12 months in bottle before sale.

Variety: 100% Barbera.

Vineyards: selected vineyards for soil quality and exposure (from south-east to south-west). Guyot training system, grape yield of 7 tons/hectare, manual harvest.

Winemaking: temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation and macerations for 30 days. Ageing for 30 months and for 12 months in bottle before sale.

Alc. Content: 14,5-15% vol.

Tasting notes: red intense colour; nose ethereal and complex with notes of red and black fruit, chocolate and cocoa. The taste has a good structure and complexity with notes of black cherry and sweet tobacco.

Pairing: ideal with red meat and game but you can enjoy Nizza “Riserva” as meditation wine.