Dacapo
2019 Nizza DOCG Vigna Dacapo Cru
Vigna Dacapo Cru is ethereal and complex, with a layered bouquet of plum, cherry, tobacco, licorice, and cinnamon, framed by subtle tertiary aromas. Structured and full-bodied, it carries its fruit and spice with poise, finishing long and slightly spicy. Perfect with truffle dishes, red meats, game, or even dark chocolate, it exemplifies Barbera at its absolute peak.
Region: Langhe & Monferrato, Piemonte
Appellation: Nizza DOCG
Varietal/Blend: 100% Barbera
ABV: 15%
Vineyard: The vineyard in Agliano Terme is located at 220 meters above sea level, planted in marlstone, calcareous, and clay-rich soils. Trained in the Guyot system, Vigna Dacapo is an officially recognized and highly regarded cru, south-east facing, which also supplies grapes for the Nizza Riserva. The Nizza DOCG, by contrast, comes from vineyards facing east, just beside Vigna Dacapo. Cluster thinning is carried out in August, followed by a careful, hand-harvested selection in October.
Cellar: After destemming and gentle pressing, the grapes undergo a 15 to 20 day maceration and fermentation at controlled temperatures in French Allier vats. Once MLC is complete, the wine is transferred to oak barrels of varying sizes (12 months for Nizza and 24 months for Nizza Riserva, depending on the vintage) to refine structure and complexity. After bottling, it rests for an additional 10–12 months in the bottle before release.
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Winemakers Note:
What the Critics are saying:
Region: Langhe & Monferrato, Piemonte
Appellation: Nizza DOCG
Vigna Dacapo Cru is ethereal and complex, with a layered bouquet of plum, cherry, tobacco, licorice, and cinnamon, framed by subtle tertiary aromas. Structured and full-bodied, it carries its fruit and spice with poise, finishing long and slightly spicy. Perfect with truffle dishes, red meats, game, or even dark chocolate, it exemplifies Barbera at its absolute peak.
TECHNICAL INFO
Varietal/Blend: 100% Barbera
ABV: 15%
Vineyard: The vineyard in Agliano Terme is located at 220 meters above sea level, planted in marlstone, calcareous, and clay-rich soils. Trained in the Guyot system, Vigna Dacapo is an officially recognized and highly regarded cru, south-east facing, which also supplies grapes for the Nizza Riserva. The Nizza DOCG, by contrast, comes from vineyards facing east, just beside Vigna Dacapo. Cluster thinning is carried out in August, followed by a careful, hand-harvested selection in October.
Cellar: After destemming and gentle pressing, the grapes undergo a 15 to 20 day maceration and fermentation at controlled temperatures in French Allier vats. Once MLC is complete, the wine is transferred to oak barrels of varying sizes (12 months for Nizza and 24 months for Nizza Riserva, depending on the vintage) to refine structure and complexity. After bottling, it rests for an additional 10–12 months in the bottle before release.
CSPC:
Winemakers Note:
What the Critics are saying:
Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South
T: 403-971-1898
E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca
Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North
T: 780-203-5284
E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca
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TECHNICAL INFO
Country: Italy
Region: Langhe & Monferrato, Piemonte
Appellation: Nizza DOCG
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Varietal/Blend: 100% Barbera
Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.
Ageing:
Vineyard & Vine Age: Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.
ABV: 15%
Produced Cases: 50
CSPC:
Calgary + Alberta South
Andrew Stewart
403-604-0408
andrew@vinoalvino.ca
Edmonton + Alberta North
Joe Gurba
780-203-5284
joe@vinoalvino.ca
Saskatoon + Saskatchewan South
Kerrie Gavin
306-290-0277
kerrie@vinoalvino.ca
