Nizza DOCG
Technical Notes
- Grape variety: 100% Barbera
- Vineyard practice: hand-harvesting using crates, picking selected berries
- Wine-making method: fermentation in stainless steel tanks
- Ageing method: a minimum of 18 months from January 1st following harvest, with at least 12 months in medium toast French barrique
- Bottle: bordolese cc 750 and bordolese classic magnum cc 1500
Wine Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red in color with purple hues the nose is rich and complex, fruity, and shows aromas and flavor of spice, ripe black plum, fruit syrup, tobacco and elderberry. The palate is firm and full but balanced, and the finish is persistent and enticing. The long aging for at least 12 months in French oak barrique, enhance perfumes and body, giving it a natural softness and harmony.
Terroir Characteristics
- Altitude: 210 m a.s.l.
- Size of vineyard: 2,88 Ha
- Exposure: south, southeast, southwest
- Type of soil: clayey
- Vine planting density: 5000 vines / Ha
- Vineyard training system: guyot
- Age of vines: more than 40 years old
Pairing
Great accompanied with important dishes of red meats, braised meats and game, aged cheeses.
Suggested Serving Temperature
16°-18° C (61°–65° F)
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The Nizza DOCG is considered the “diamond” of the Monferrato. It is a red wine with Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) status, produced exclusively from 100% Barbera grapes. The name “Nizza” was officially adopted starting with the 2014 vintage, released on the market in 2016, replacing the former designation Barbera d’Asti Superiore Nizza, which had been in use since 2000.
The production area is limited to 18 municipalities in the province of Asti, surrounding the town of Nizza Monferrato. The strict production regulations require the use of only the best-exposed vineyards (south-east, south, and south-west facing), while excluding valley-floor sites. For this reason, Nizza DOCG is produced by only around 80 wineries, with a total annual production of approximately one million bottles.
The grape harvest is carried out exclusively by hand, and the grapes used must come from the same vineyard. In addition, enrichment of the natural alcohol content is not permitted, and the minimum alcohol level cannot be lower than 13%. As a result, in less favorable vintages, Nizza DOCG may not be produced at all.
The Nizza production regulations require a minimum aging of 18 months, six of which must be in wood.
Best Awards
Best Italian Wines 2024
Vintage 2020
94/100 points
TROPHY 2023
Vintage 2017
Gold Medal
DE BRUXELLES 2023
Vintage 2017
Gold Medal
