Tenuta Carretta Bricco Manera Nizza DOCG

The Bricco Manera shows what Barbera in Monferrato can do when the site and craftsmanship are right: depth, warmth, and a structure that goes far beyond the everyday.

Tenuta Carretta is one of the reliable addresses in Piedmont — an estate with a long history in the hills between Asti and Alba. The Nizza DOCG, recognized as an independent appellation since 2014, is reserved exclusively for Barbera and is considered its most demanding terrain. High altitudes, limestone-clay soils, and strict selection characterize the character of this cuvée.

In the glass, intense garnet red. On the nose, it opens with rose petals, licorice, and cocoa, underpinned by warm spice notes — clove, dark pepper. On the palate, full-bodied, with a juicy body and a lively acidity typical of Barbera, which is well-integrated here due to the aging. The finish shows length and remains spicy-dark.

• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Food: Pasta al ragù, grilled lamb chops, Parmigiano Reggiano, or dark chocolate