Barbera d’Asti Riserva Nizza DOCG 2021

Tenuta Olim Bauda | Piedmont
Tenuta Olim Bauda di Bertolino Dino | Strada Prata 50 | IT 14045 Incisa Scapaccino

05382321 · 0,75 l · 38,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Nizza is the youngest and at the same time most demanding DOCG in Piedmont. Officially recognised in 2014, originating as a subzone of Barbera d'Asti Superiore from the turn of the millennium, it comprises 18 carefully selected municipalities of Monferrato, all concentrated on those hilly, calcareous-sandy soils of the tertiary sedimentary layers that give Barbera its characteristic depth and minerality. Tenuta Olim Bauda has been one of its most convincing interpreters right from the start. The vineyards are located in the heart of the production zone, between Nizza Monferrato and Incisa Scapaccino, sandy-loamy soils on exposed south-facing slopes, historical vines next to younger plots. Hand-picked in the first and second week of October, pressing in the evening, fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature. Then matured for 30 months in 25-hectolitre French Allier oak barrels – more time than required by the Riserva regulations, and that was a conscious decision.

Intense purple red colour. Plum, balsam, blackberry, cherry, clove and dark pepper on the nose – complex and expressive. Powerful and at the same time beautifully fruity on the palate, with firmly integrated tannins, lively acidity and a long, elegant finish. A Nizza that reaffirms its noble origins every year. SUPERIORE.DE

"This offers ripe red berries, red plums, raspberry jam, walnuts and red spices on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, well structured and juicy, with vivid acidity and a polished, fruit-driven finish." James Suckling

"The 2021 Nizza Riserva is packed with black cherry, plum jam, espresso, leather, licorice and incense. This dark, richly textured Barbera certainly has a lot to offer. It will be especially fine at the dinner table. There’s a lot of wine here. The Riserva is distinctive, that much is certain." Vinous

"Pure fruit sings here - ripe black plum dancing with tart blackberries, lifting from the glass with grace while savory and floral notes provide the perfect counterpoint. Everything finds its place: balanced acidity cuts clean, fine tannins know exactly where to land. This is Barbera in its Sunday best - classic, refined, polished to a shine but still showing real soul." Wine Enthusiast