DOC · since 2014
Nizza
Wine · PDO · 18 municipalities
Formally elevated to DOCG status by EU regulation in 2019, Nizza distinguishes itself from neighbouring Piedmontese appellations by mandating a strict varietal purity: wines must contain 100% Barbera, with no blending partners allowed. Cultivated across 18 municipalities in Asti, including Agliano Terme and Belveglio, production demands at least 18 months of ageing with 6 months in wood. To ensure concentration, base yields are capped at 7.0 tonnes per hectare. For prestigious single-vineyard vigna bottlings, this limit shrinks to 6.3 tonnes, enforced via a progressive ramp restricting third-year vines to just 3.8 tonnes per hectare.
Barbera 100%2 yrs ageing13% vol min70 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
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The facts
- Colour
- intense ruby red, tending towards garnet with aging
- Taste
- dry, full-bodied, harmonious and round
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nizza produced?
- Nizza is produced in 18 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Agliano Terme, Belveglio, Bruno, Calamandrana and more.
- What grape is Nizza made from?
- Nizza is made from Barbera (min 100%).
- How long must Nizza age?
- Nizza must age at least 18 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Nizza?
- The minimum alcohol content of Nizza is 13% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.