NIZZA D.O.C.G. LA VEJA
Grape variety 100% Barbera
Vineyard municipality of Agliano Terme; age of vines over 90 years
Soil a unique balanced mix of clay, sand and silt
Vinification gentle pressing, small percentage of whole berries, no punch down, maceration up to 45 days
Aging steel tanks, 6 months in an old large oak barrel, long period of rest in the bottle
Longevity best in the 7-10 years from harvest, inspiring beyond in the way only a great wine does
For us elegance meets tradition:
elegant tannins, a nose rich in red fruit and violet
On the label the great oak is blown by the wind, but its roots are too deep for it to fear the weather
NIZZA D.O.C.G.
Grape Variety 100% Barbera
Vineyards municipalities of Nizza Monferrato, Agliano Terme, and Moasca; average age of vines 35 years
Soil calcareous marls with a good presence of clay, potassium and magnesium
Vinification delicate pressing with some whole berries, long macerations, no punch down
Aging 6 months in large oak barrels, long period of rest in the bottle
Longevity best in the 5-7 years from harvest, but time will always be a good friend
For us Nizza is the highest expression of Barbera:
structure, acidity and ageability are harmoniously balanced
On the label the flight of the butterfly mirrors the delicate elegance that is expressly Nizza
NIZZA D.O.C.G.
Grape Variety 100% Barbera
Vineyards municipalities of Nizza Monferrato, Agliano Terme, and Moasca; average age of vines 35 years
Soil calcareous marls with a good presence of clay, potassium and magnesium
Vinification delicate pressing with some whole berries, long macerations, no punch down
Aging 6 months in large oak barrels, long period of rest in the bottle
Longevity best in the 5-7 years from harvest, but time will always be a good friend
For us Nizza is the highest expression of Barbera:
structure, acidity and ageability are harmoniously balanced
On the label the flight of the butterfly mirrors the delicate elegance that is expressly Nizza
BARBERA D’ASTI D.O.C.G.
Grape variety 100% Barbera
Vineyard municipalities of Nizza Monferrato, Agliano Terme, and Moasca; average age of vines 25 years
Soil calcareous marls with a good presence of clay and sand
Vinification soft pressing, no punch down, long maceration. It is obtained through separate vinifications of approximately 15 plots to better represent the different souls of our terroirs
Aging steel tanks, long period of rest in the bottle
Longevity best in the 5 years from harvest, evolving and surprising for many years after
For us the real essence of Barbera:
rich red fruit flavors on the nose; its distinct freshness making it very versatile
On the label the moon phases dictate the time of work in the vineyards, promising great results
GRIGNOLINO D’ASTI D.O.C.
Grape variety 100% Grignolino
Vineyard municipality of Agliano Terme; average age of vines 25 years
Soil a balanced mix of clay, sand and silt
Vinification cold pre-fermentation maceration, fermentation with separation of the grape seeds, no punch down
Aging steel tanks, period of rest in the bottle
Longevity best in the 3 years from harvest, but with a promising future
For us fascinating bright, yet pale red color, a nose rich in strawberries; its delicate tannins is typical of this variety
On the label the arches recall the typical vaults of traditional Piedmontese buildings, representing a safe place under which to find shelter in all seasons
GRIGNOLINO D’ASTI D.O.C.
Grape variety 100% Grignolino
Vineyard municipality of Agliano Terme; average age of vines 25 years
Soil a balanced mix of clay, sand and silt
Vinification cold pre-fermentation maceration, fermentation with separation of the grape seeds, no punch down
Aging steel tanks, period of rest in the bottle
Longevity best in the 3 years from harvest, but with a promising future
For us fascinating bright, yet pale red color, a nose rich in strawberries; its delicate tannins is typical of this variety
On the label the arches recall the typical vaults of traditional Piedmontese buildings, representing a safe place under which to find shelter in all seasons
FREISA D’ASTI D.O.C.
Grape Variety 100% Freisa
Vineyard municipality of Moasca; average age of vines 20 years
Soil Sant’Agata fossili marls with a high concentration of sand
Vinification 30% whole bunches to highlight the fruit flavors; delicate maceration, no punch down
Aging 4 months in a large oak barrel
Longevity best in the 3-5 years from harvest, but will continue to surprise us like a true Freisa
For us one of the oldest varieties in Piedmont, its DNA is similar to the Nebbiolo; a nose rich in raspberry and roses, it speaks to us in our dialect!
On the label the magpie, faithful and free-flying, holds a special place in the hearts of Piedmontese winegrowers; a celebration of our farms and their inhabitants
MONFERRATO D.O.C. BIANCO
Grape variety 85% Arneis, 15% Rhine Riesling
Vineyard Guaragna estate, municipality of Nizza Monferrato
Soil sand and river pebbles, high concentration of sodium and minerals
Vinification delicate pressing,weekly bâtonnages from the end of fermentation until February for complexity
Aging steel tanks, period of rest in the bottle
Longevity impressive youthful expressions, but we expect interesting evolutions for 4-5 years
For us it combines the aromas of Arneis (peach and white flowers) with the freshness of Riesling
On the label flashes of the Guaragna starry sky on summer nights
MONFERRATO D.O.C. BIANCO
Grape variety 85% Arneis, 15% Rhine Riesling
Vineyard Guaragna estate, municipality of Nizza Monferrato
Soil sand and river pebbles, high concentration of sodium and minerals
Vinification delicate pressing,weekly bâtonnages from the end of fermentation until February for complexity
Aging steel tanks, period of rest in the bottle
Longevity impressive youthful expressions, but we expect interesting evolutions for 4-5 years
For us it combines the aromas of Arneis (peach and white flowers) with the freshness of Riesling
On the label flashes of the Guaragna starry sky on summer nights
PIEMONTE D.O.C. RIESLING
Grape variety 100% Rhine Riesling
Vineyard Guaragna estate, municipality of Nizza Monferrato
Soil sand and river pebbles, high concentration of sodium and minerals
Vinification delicate pressing, slow fermentation at a controlled temperature between 13 ° C and 16 ° C
Aging static refinement in steel tanks, period of rest in the bottle
Longevity shows elegance and balance from an early age, saving some delightful surprises for 8-10 years
For us the dream of bringing the Marin (the wind blowing from the sea) into this wine for marked salinity and crispness
On the label “La via del sale“
(the Salt Road), an historical route crossing over the Ligurian Appennines and beneath the Guaragna estate