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:
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