White

Bacchebianche

By Cantina Sociale di Nizza, Nizza, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina Sociale di Nizza Bacchebianche

Viognier with low acidity and strong aromatics, aged on the lees in small French oak for at least 6 months. 14% vol.

Tasting notes

Straw yellow with golden reflections. A burst of flowers on the nose, lily of the valley, lemon blossom, gardenia, acacia and lavender, with peach, citrus peel, sage and cardamom. Soft, warm, round and well balanced on the palate with great structure and a long finish ending in apricot.

Pairs well with

Elaborate fish dishes, scallops, grouper, grilled white meat, rolled rabbit and medium-aged cheese; the house suggestion is spiced dishes including Indian curry.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Viognier
Grape
Viognier 100%
Production area
Nizza Monferrato and neighbouring communes
Soil
Calcareous clay
Exposure
South, south-west
Harvest
Hand-picked at perfect ripeness in the first ten days of September
Vineyard planting
Vineyards at 180/300 m a.s.l., Guyot training on vertical trellis, vine age 10 to 30 years, 90 q/ha
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, then at least 6 months on the lees in small French oak barrels, followed by some months of rest in bottle.
Serving temperature
10°C
Storage
Consumption window 5 years and beyond

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