Nizza Riserva "Saline"
Nominasion:
Nizza DOCG
Grape:
Barbera 100%
Grapes from our Single vineyard in Cru Saline in San Marzano Oliveto, in the heart of Nizza and characterized by mineral dense clayey soil. The average age of the vines is 99 & 50 years, the training system is Guyot and the average density per hectare is 5,000 plants.
Vinification:
the alcoholic fermentation lasts for 10-12 days in vertical vinification tanks in steel with dayli pumping over to facilitate the extraction of the color. Also the malolactic fermentation is carried out in steel. The aging, lasting about 24 months, is divided between steel, botti, barrique and bottle.
Description:
Intense ruby red color, deep with clear purple reflections.
On the nose it opens with hints of red fruits, enriched with notes of bitter cocoa and coffee, which will become spicy and gamey with ageing.
Rich, dry and full bodied. A silky combination of plum and blackberry with very light and subtle tannins, Great acidity. Coffee and spicy notes at the end with a dense texture.
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