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2017 Nizza DOCG

2017 Nizza DOCG

$45.99
The queen of Monferatto reds.
2017 Nizza DOCG
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Origin
Italy
Producer
Avezza
Vendor
Adya Global
Production date
Aged in the winery's cellar until May, 2023.
Harvest date
Third week of September
Cases produced
12,000 bottles.
Aging
The racking is followed by malolactic fermentation and aging for at least 12 months in small French oak barrels (barriques and tonneaux). This is followed by refinement in bottle for a further 12 months.
Grape source
100 % Barbera. Old-vine, high-altitude, south-facing hillside estate. 5,000 vines per hectare (high-density planting).
About this product

Just as barolo and barbaresco are considered kings of the Langhe, barbera is the queen of Monferrato. This wine comes from the best vineyards surrounding the village of Nizza Monferrato, 50 km northeast of Barolo. A testament to the territory, it demonstrates how barbera can be enhanced by aging in wooden barrels.

Visual: Intense ruby red. Nose: Ample and complex; red fruits balanced with notes of spice and vanilla. Flavor: Structured, with good acidity that gives a pleasant freshness; at the same time soft and round.

Fermentation
The grapes are softly pressed and fermented in contact with the skins for 10-12 days for a long, cool fermentation. For an optimal extraction of the polyphenolic component, daily pumping over is carried out.
Pairings
One can’t go wrong with pizza and Nizza. This big red has such bright acidity and integrated tannins that it pairs surprisingly well with seafood and grilled veggies.
The Vintage
Barbera requires lots of warmth and long exposure to the sun, so it enjoyed the high temperatures of 2017. Acidity remained high, thanks to slight dehydration of the grapes, allowing a balance between the structure and high alcohol of this vintage, which is fresh and set to have a long cellar-life.

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Producers
Modern vintage.
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