Description
The Nizza PDO is reserved exclusively for Red wine.
Production Area
The production area of Nizza PDO is within the territory of the municipalities of Agliano Terme, Belveglio, Calamandrana, Castel Boglione, Castelnuovo Belbo, Castelnuovo Calcea, Castel Rocchero, Cortiglione, Incisa Scapaccino, Mombaruzzo, Mombercelli, Nizza Monferrato, Vaglio Serra, Vinchio, Bruno, Rocchetta Palafea, Moasca and San Marzano Oliveto in the Province of Asti, in the Piedmont region.
Description of product typologies
Nizza PDO is intense ruby red, tending towards garnet with ageing; the nose is intense and ethereal, revealing fragrances of red fruit; it is round and harmonious on the palate, full-bodied, with the typical acidity of the grape variety. It can display Riserva on the label. Nizza PDO must undergo a minimum ageing period of 18 months, commencing January 1st of the year following that of the grape harvest, of which at least six months must be in wooden barrels. The ageing period. Nizza PDO Riserva must undergo a minimum ageing period of 30 months, commencing January 1st of the year following that of the grape harvest, of which at least 12 months must be in wooden barrels.
Geographical and sub-area specifications
Nizza PDO wines may also refer to the broader geographical unit Piedmont.
Additional specifications
The Nizza PDO designation can be followed by the specification Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
