Nizza

The Protected Designation of Origin "Nizza" is reserved for the types of red wine and reserve, also with mention of vineyard.

Grapes

"Nizza" wines must be made exclusively from 100% Barbera vine.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

Nizza and Nizza Riserva (also with mention of the vineyard) have a ruby red colour tending towards garnet with ageing and a dry, harmonious and smooth flavour. The minimum total alcoholic strength by volume is 13% vol. while for the type with mention of vineyards is 13,5% vol.

Grape production area

The production area covers the entire territory of the following municipalities: Agliano Terme, Belveglio, Calamandrana, Castel Boglione, Castelnuovo Belbo, Castelnuovo Calcea, Castel Rocchero, Cortiglione, Incisa Scapaccino, Mombaruzzo, Mombercelli, Nizza Monferrato, Vaglio Serra, Vinchio, Bruno, Rocchetta Palafea, Moasca, San Marzano Oliveto.

Specificity and historical notes

The district of Nice, the historical centre of Barbera wine production in Piemonte Region, has a considerable tradition in the field of processing, refining and marketing of the finished product. The geographical and pedological environment of the production area, which occupies the hillsides most exposed (quadrants from south-east to west) with the exception of the valley floor, particularly suited to the cultivation of the vine "Barbera", allows you to obtain grapes and wine of the highest quality level and clear organoleptic typification.