Red

Nizza Riserva

By Fratelli Aresca, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

Fratelli Aresca Nizza Riserva

Nizza DOCG is the most important Barbera-based denomination in Piemonte, produced in only 18 municipalities around Nizza Monferrato. This Riserva comes from low-yield, south-facing vineyards and is aged a minimum of 30 months, at least 12 of them in wood.

Tasting notes

A wine of great structure, elegance and strong ageing potential. Red colour, intense perfume with notes of ripe red fruit and tobacco. The palate is full and full-bodied, with notes of ripe cherry, tobacco and a delicate spiced finish.

Pairs well with

Ideal with red meat and game, but can also be enjoyed as a meditation wine.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Nizza DOCG Riserva
Grape
Barbera 100%
Production area
Nizza Monferrato area
Soil
Clay-calcareous marl with a prevalence of silt
Exposure
South
Vinification
Maceration on the skins for at least 15-18 days. Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 28-30 C. Aged 12 months in wood and at least 6 months in bottle before release.

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