# Nizza Gavelli Garesio (2018)

- **Producer:** Garesio
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Barbera
- **Region:** Piedmont, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, black cherry, red plum, cloves, cedar, vanilla, chocolate, earth, tobacco, leather

## About this wine

The Nizza Gavelli Garesio 2018 is a 100% Barbera from the Nizza DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. This appellation, established in 2014, is dedicated to showcasing the exceptional quality of Barbera from the Nizza Monferrato area. The Garesio winery, founded in 2010, practices sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking. The 2018 vintage is noted for its vivid, bright ruby red color.

## Interesting facts

- Nizza DOCG is one of Piedmont's youngest appellations, established in 2014.
- Garesio winery was founded in 2010.
- The wine is 100% Barbera, a grape known for its vibrant acidity.
- The winery focuses on sustainable vineyard management.

## Food pairing

The wine's robust body and sustained acidity are well-suited to cut through the richness of fatty meats and complement the protein. Its structure can stand up to complex flavors, while subtle oak notes can harmonize with roasted or braised dishes.

## Wine making process

The Nizza Gavelli Garesio 2018 begins with a cold pre-fermentation maceration for 3-4 days. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for about 10 days with selected yeasts. This is followed by maceration on the skins at a low temperature for approximately 25 days, focusing on delicate extractions. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation and ages for around 18 months in French oak barrels (barriques and tonneaux), with some indications of Austrian oak barrel aging. Grapes are harvested by hand and meticulously selected.