NIZZA DOCG
Bric del Marchese
Nizza Bric del Marchese is the result of decades of experience working with barbera variety. The production area is located in the municipality of Nizza Monferrato, very close to the border with Vinchio: it’s the geographical fulcrum of the appellation. Produced in a very limited amount of bottles, this Nizza accurately interprets the typicity of this specific area.
Appellation:
Nizza d.o.c.g
Grape variety:
100% Barbera
Firt Vintage Produced:
2017
Production area:
south of Asti
Exposure:
south – south east
Soil composition:
silty marl soil, with texture of loam and clay
Vineyard altitude:
620 – 820 feet above sea level
Training system:
Guyot
Harvest:
selection in the vineyard of the healthiest, ripest grapes, hand collected in 40 lb picking baskets.
Vinification system:
maceration with skin contact with short and soft pumping over the skin cap
Malolactic fermentation:
totally carried out
Aging:
14 months in barriques
Color:
intense ruby red
Nose:
red fruit aromas and blackberry and notes of spirited fruit
Taste:
Structure and power in the mouth
Pairings:
stewed meat, brasato al barbera
Serving temperature:
16° C
Sizes:
0,750 l. – 1.5 l.
