Appellation · Piedmont · Italy
Nizza
Barbera's Grand Cru - independent DOCG 2014, lowest yields in Piedmont
Grapes Barbera
History
Area contributed most to Barbera history in Monferrato. Michele Chiarlo and Giulano Noé rallied producers for DOCG push starting 2000 as Barbera d'Asti subzone. Long disciplinary work resulted in autonomous DOCG with 2014 vintage. First Nizza DOCG wines released July 2016. Independence recognizes unique terroir and premium quality standards.
At a glance
- Climate
- Continental Monferrato; 18 municipalities around Nizza Monferrato; historic Barbera heartland with ideal microclimate
- Signature wines
- Michele Chiarlo La Court Nizza Riserva and Coppo Pomorosso Nizza DOCG - benchmark premium Barbera expressions; Chiarlo Cipressi topped Wine Enthusiast 100 in 2018
- What sets it apart
- Independent DOCG 2014 (from Barbera d'Asti subzone 2000); lowest yields in Piedmont; 18-month minimum aging; single-vineyard Vigna designation; Michele Chiarlo + Noé pioneered independence
- 18 municipalities
- independent DOCG 2014 (first vintage)
- subzone of Barbera d'Asti since 2000
- lowest yields in Piedmont (7 tons/hectare, 6.3 for Vigna)
- first wines released July 2016