Generala Nizza DOCG Riserva

Barbera from Nizza DOCG: 18 months barrique, black cherries, vanilla, red forest berries.

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Generala Nizza DOCG Riserva

The Generala Nizza DOCG Riserva from Bersano shows what the Nizza appellation from the Barbera d'Asti area in Monferrato is capable of: a Riserva with a structured body and significant aging potential.

Bersano is one of Piedmont's most traditional wineries, cultivating vineyards in the Astigiano region for generations. The Nizza DOCG – an independent Denominazione since 2014 – is considered the pinnacle of Barbera, with deep soils of tuff and limestone that give the grape variety its characteristic density.

After 18 months of aging in barriques and a further 6 months of bottle rest, the wine presents itself with aromatic complexity: black cherry, fully ripe wild berries, along with vanilla and a hint of cedar from the oak aging. On the palate, dense fruit, soft, already integrated tannins, lively acidity – typical of Barbera – and a long, slightly spicy finish.

Drinking recommendation: Drink now until 2028. Serving temperature 16–18 °C. Pairs well with Brasato al Barolo, braised lamb shoulder, mushroom risotto or spicy hard cheeses such as Castelmagno.

Origin Piedmont, Italy
Taste Dry
Alcohol 14 % Vol.
Serving temp. 16 °C
Volume 0,75 l
Country of origin Italy
Region Piedmont
Wine color Red Wine
Vintage 2019
Alcohol content 14 % Vol.
Taste Dry

The Winery

Elio Grasso

Elio Grasso is an Italian winery from the Piedmont region. The Grasso family has always been associated with viticulture in this region, but they only actively dedicated themselves to wine production again in 1980. The winery is managed by Elio Grasso. It is located in the northwest of Italy, about an hour's drive from the city of Turin.

In addition to the vineyards, Elio Grasso has owned a modern wine cellar since 2007, which is 100m long and equipped with French and Slavonian oak barrels.

The total vineyard area of the winery is 18 hectares. For the production of the wines, grape varieties such as Dolcetto, Barbera, or Nebbiolo are used. Approximately 90,000 bottles of wine are produced annually at the Elio Grasso winery.

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