2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Nizza DOCG
Region Nizza
Orientation South
Harvest Dates 29 August–16 September 2022
Sites Vineyards in the Agliano Terme area
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were destemmed and crushed. Maceration was managed with two pump-overs daily at a maximum temperature of approximately 30 °C. Maturation lasted approximately 12 months in new French-oak barriques, followed by additional bottle maturation before release; the bottle-maturation duration is not stated.
Tasting Notes Very intense ruby red with garnet highlights; rich, complex and concentrated; red fruit, mint, vanilla and licorice; elegant, harmonious, generous and structured, with a persistent finish.
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Nizza DOCG Riserva
Region Nizza
Orientation South
Harvest Dates 13–22 September 2021
Sites Vineyards in the Agliano Terme area
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were destemmed and crushed. Maceration was carefully monitored, with two pump-overs daily at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C. The wine matured for approximately 12 months in new French-oak barriques and for at least one additional year in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with violet hues; rich, intense and persistent; violets, plums, licorice and vanilla; balanced, energetic, intense and captivating, with fruit and spice aromas.
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Nizza DOCG Riserva
Region Nizza
Orientation South
Harvest Dates 13–21 September 2020
Sites Vineyards in the Agliano Terme area
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were destemmed and crushed. Maceration included two pump-overs daily at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C. The wine matured for approximately 12 months in new French-oak barriques and for an additional year in bottle before release. Cluster thinning during the growing season adjusted crop load to encourage optimal sugar accumulation.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red with purple hues; compelling and persistent; cherries, blackberries, plums, vanilla, cinnamon and licorice; rich, velvety and structured, yet elegant, opulent, harmonious and rounded.
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Nizza DOCG Riserva
Region Nizza
Orientation South
Harvest Dates 10–24 September 2018
Sites Vineyards in the Agliano Terme area
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were destemmed and crushed. Maceration included two pump-overs daily at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C. The wine matured for 12 months in new French-oak barriques and for an additional year in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red with garnet hues; complex, rich and generous; cherries, blackberries, plums, vanilla, licorice and cacao; rounded, structured and persistent, yet elegant, opulent and harmonious.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Corso Barolo, 14, 12051 Alba (CN), Italy
Phone
+39 0173 280017
Email
Owner
Marchesi Antinori