NIZZA D.O.C.G. LA VEJA
Grape variety 100% Barbera
Vineyard municipality of Agliano Terme; vines over 90 years
Vinification gentle pressing, small percentage of whole berries, no punch down, one month maceration minimum
Aging stainless steel tanks, 6 months in an old large oak barrel, long period of rest in the bottle
Longevity best in the 5-7 years from harvest, continuing to inspire beyond in the way only a great wine is able
For us elegance meets tradition, accentuating our respect for this unique vineyard
On the label the great oak is blown by the wind, but its old 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 30 years
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 harmony; a place where Frasca meets Nizza Monferrato and shows the world our passion for Barbera
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 30 years
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 harmony; a place where Frasca meets Nizza Monferrato and shows the world our passion for Barbera
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 20 years
Vinification soft pressing, no punch down, long macerations
Aging stainless steel tanks, long period of rest in the bottle
Longevity best in the 4 years from harvest, evolving and surprising for years after
For us the very essence of the Barbera grape
On the label the moon phases dictate the time of work in the vineyards, promising a great result
GRIGNOLINO D’ASTI D.O.C.
Grape variety 100% Grignolino
Vineyard municipality of Agliano Terme; average age of vines 30 years
Vinification cold pre-fermentation maceration, fermentation with separation of the grape seeds, no punch down
Aging stainless steel tanks, period of rest in the bottle
Longevity best in the 3 years from harvest with a promising future
For us freshness, joy, and depth
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 30 years
Vinification cold pre-fermentation maceration, fermentation with separation of the grape seeds, no punch down
Aging stainless steel tanks, period of rest in the bottle
Longevity best in the 3 years from harvest with a promising future
For us freshness, joy, and depth
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
Vinification 30% whole bunches, delicate maceration, no punch down
Aging 4 months in large oak barrel
Longevity best in the 3-5 years from harvest, but will continue to surprise us like a true Freisa
For us sharing; a variety that unifies Piedmont, our offering strives to tell an authentic tale of its beauty
On the label the magpie, faithful and free-flying, holds a special place in the hearts of Piedmontese winegrowers; a reflection 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; designated slope benefitting from frequent marine wind, loose soil rich in minerals
Vinification delicate pressing,weekly bâtonnages from the end of fermentation until February for complexity
Aging stainless steel tanks, period of rest in the bottle
Longevity impressive youthful expressions, but we expect interesting evolutions for 4-5 years
For us the only current blend of Frasca; combining the aromas of Arneis with the freshness of Riesling, each sip continuously calling for the next
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; designated slope benefitting from frequent marine wind, loose soil rich in minerals
Vinification delicate pressing,weekly bâtonnages from the end of fermentation until February for complexity
Aging stainless steel tanks, period of rest in the bottle
Longevity impressive youthful expressions, but we expect interesting evolutions for 4-5 years
For us the only current blend of Frasca; combining the aromas of Arneis with the freshness of Riesling, each sip continuously calling for the next
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; designated area characterized by an unusual presence of smooth river pebbles and sand particularly suitable for this grape
Vinification delicate pressing, slow fermentation at a controlled temperature between 13 ° C and 16 ° C
Aging static refinement in stainless 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 challenge of producing a significant white wine in Nizza Monferrato using an international variety we love
On the label The Salt Road, a network of routes historically connecting our hills
with the sea, crosses over the Ligurian Apennines beneath the Guaragna estate