NIZZA DOCG
Pontiselli
Nizza Pontiselli comes from the homonym area located on the western border of the appelation area. Situated in the municipality of Agliano Terme, Pontiselli is one of the most traditional and suitable areas for the production of barbera. 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
First Vintage Produced:
2017
Exposure:
south
Soil composition:
lime marl, with a silty – clay texture
Vineyard altitude:
590 – 660 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
Malo-lattic fermentation:
totally carried out
Aging:
14 months in barriques
Color:
intense red, brilliant purple reflections
Nose:
elegant fruity notes as blackberry and cherry
Taste:
persistence, elegance, bright acidity
Pairings:
tajarin with porcini mushrooms, stewed meat
Serving temperature:
16° C.
Sizes:
0,750 l. – 1,5 l
