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WHAT IS “NIZZA” It’ s a Barbera d’Asti Superiore, produced in a small area of 18 municipalities on the banks of the Rio Nizza. Production regulations set very stringent requirements from both the growing and the winemaking point...

The grapes are harvested by hand in September and are lightly crushed. The grape skins undergo cold maceration and the must undergoes static decantation. Primary fermentation takes place inside steel vats at 18/19°C with the help of selecte...