Nizza
- Minimum
- 18 months, including 6 in wood
Barbera on the hills around Nizza
A denomination devoted entirely to Barbera in the Asti countryside.
Nizza is made from Barbera alone. Its vineyards occupy a wholly hilly area around Nizza Monferrato, where aspect matters on the steep slopes. The ground is largely sedimentary, with marl and sandstone formations. Cold winters and hot summers are moderated on the hills by elevation and ventilation, giving the grape a specific setting within the Asti countryside.
