Red

Ceppi Vecchi

By Cantina Sociale di Nizza, Nizza, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina Sociale di Nizza Ceppi Vecchi

The cooperative's first Nizza, made from the oldest and best-exposed vineyards on the most vocated hills, hence the name. Barbera 100%, 14% vol.

Tasting notes

Intense garnet with warmer reflections over time. Elegant nose of violet, small red fruits and tobacco. Structured and harmonious on the palate, with persistent, soft tannins and a pleasant finish.

Pairs well with

Moderate tannins and ripe, crisp fruit make it a food-friendly wine: typical Piedmontese and other national dishes, second courses, braised red meat and aged hard cheeses. Unusual pairing: dark chocolate.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Nizza DOCG
Grape
Barbera 100%
Production area
Nizza Monferrato, Castel Boglione, Calamandrana
Soil
Calcareous clay
Exposure
South, south-west
Harvest
Hand-picked at advanced ripeness in the third ten days of September
Vineyard planting
Vineyards at 200/300 m a.s.l., Guyot training on vertical trellis, vine age over 20 years, 70 q/ha
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, malolactic fermentation in tank, 24 months in barrique, then 6 months rest in bottle.
Serving temperature
18-20°C
Storage
Consumption window 7 to 10 years

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