Frasca Nizza DOCG

Name: Frasca Nizza DOCG - Vinumlector
SKU: IT0696

Located in Nizza Monferrato, in the heart of Monferrato Area (Piemonte); 20 km from Asti and 30 km from Alba, the Frasca Winery consists of 22 hectares of vineyards, embracing the municipalities of Nizza Monferrato, Agliano Terme and Moasca.

Founded in 2018 by Curt Frasca (Italian American wine connoisseur, fallen in love with Barbera and Monferrato) and Matteo Gerbi (formerly WM of iconic Wineries such as G.D. Vajra and Bruno Giacosa), these vineyards have been selected with patience to enhance the different characteristics of the territory and are managed with care and passion, to respect the Earth and Man.

Frasca Nizza DOCG is a highly refined, estate-blended Italian red wine made from 100% Barbera grapes. Sourced from 35-year-old vines spread across the estate’s key vineyard sites in Nizza Monferrato, Agliano Terme, and Moasca, it reflects the prestigious sub-zone of the region.

Nizza is for Frasca 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.

For more info, visit Frasca website.

VARIETALS
100% Barbera

VINTAGE
2021

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SKU: IT0696

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TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Ruby red with garnet reflections.

NOSE
Rich nose, perfumed, intense, showing already some secondary aromas, like light cumin and balsamic mint.

PALATE
Rounded palate, vibrant acidity, extremely balanced and very long. It also shows a dark profile, that gives prestige and elegant complexity.

AGEING
Delicate pressing with some whole berries, long macerations, no punch down. Ageing 6 months in large oak barrels, with a long period of rest in the bottle.

PAIRING
Thanks to its high acidity and robust fruit concentration, it pairs beautifully alongside slow-braised beef short ribs, grilled meats, rich, savory pasta and risotto with truffle, or aged cheeses.

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