The first thought is France? Then it's time to taste this wine. This Nice is coming not from the French coast, but from the Monferrato hills. Nice is the Champions League for Barbera grape. The Nice from Castello di Perno comes from a vineyard with old vines from 1940.

Grape variety: 100% Barbera

Vinification: after a long maceration, the wine matures for 14 months in Stockinger tonneaux (best in the world) and is given some time in cement tanks before bottling.

Tasting notes: incredibly dense blueberry fruit on the nose. You almost fall into the glass when smelling it. The Nice masters the fine line between elegance and heaviness thanks to a very fine, straightforward acidity.

Alcohol content: 15% vol.

Food pairing: cheese, meat and stews

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

Awards (vintage 2017): James Suckling 91/100

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