Learn more about the Nizza DOCG ("Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita"). For wine afficionados, this is one of the most exciting Italian wine stories as the Barbera grape has grown here for centuries and now since earning "DOCG status" in 2014 this small area (18 Communes) is formally recognized for it's commitment to producing the worlds's finest Barbera wines. And it's literally on your doorstep.
History of the Region: http://www.turinitalyguide.com/nizza-monferrato-wine-region/
Nizza DOCG: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadvari/2019/11/06/nizza-docg-the-new-quality-region-for-barbera-wine/
Nizza DOCG: https://www.winemag.com/2018/08/30/drink-barbera-wine-piedmont-italy/
Try Nizza Barbera in Nizza: https://enotecanizza.it/
Explore Barolo and Barbaresco and their legendary Nebbiolo wines. These wines can age for decades and rank among the finest wines anywhere in the world. Barolo needs no introduction and if you like Barolo wines you will also fall in love with Barbaresco, which tends to be less well known and ready to drink at a somewhat earlier age than Barolo.
Barolo DOCG - https://www.forbes.com/sites/catherinesabino/2018/10/28/why-you-really-should-visit-italys-outstanding-barolo-wine-region/
Barbaresco DOCG - https://www.winemag.com/2016/09/15/the-beauty-of-barbaresco/
Here is a selection of some of our favorite vineyards:
NIZZA
Vineyard Pico Maccario - http://www.picomaccario.com/
Cascina La Barbatella - http://www.labarbatella.com/
Vineyard Scarpa - http://www.scarpavini.it/
Guido Berta - http://www.guidoberta.com/en/index.html
Bersano - http://www.bersano.it
Forteto della Luja - http://www.fortedellaluja.it
Cascina Garitina - http://www.cascinagaritina.it/
BARBARESCO
Gigi Bianco - http://www.gigibianco.it/
Boffa - http://www.boffacarlo.it/ing/intro.htm
BAROLO
Damilano - http://cantinedamilano.it/
Ceretto - https://www.ceretto.com/en
Pio Cesare - http://www.piocesare.it/index.htm
GRAPPA
Distilleria Berta - http://www.distillerieberta.it/it/index.php