Piemonte Nebbiolo Barbera
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 2–5 years from release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Agnolotti del plin with roast meat jus, braised beef brisket, aged Castelmagno cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted from calcareous-clay marl soils common to the Monferrato hills, this cuvée combines the tannic architecture and floral aromatics of Nebbiolo with the vibrant acidity and dark fruit core of Barbera. Vinification involves temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel to preserve fruit clarity, followed by a measured maturation period in oak casks and neutral vessels to soften structural tannins while retaining energetic varietal expression.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1934 by Luigi Dezzani Sr., Cantine Dezzani is nestled in the high-elevation village of Cocconato d'Asti, positioned nearly 500 meters above sea level within the hill country known as the Riviera del Monferrato. This distinct enclave benefits from a temperate microclimate, sheltered amphitheaters, and calcareous-clay marls that foster optimal aromatic concentration and balanced acidity. Over decades of stewardship led by Romolo Dezzani and winemaker Luigi Dezzani Jr., the winery transitioned from a local estate to an international ambassador for Monferrato viticulture, eventually partnering with the multi-generational Rocca family and regional growers. The house winemaking philosophy marries authentic Piedmontese typicity with stainless-steel precision and measured oak cask maturation. Benchmark bottlings include structured Barbera d'Asti Superiore, expressive Albarossa, and regional cuvées such as Monferrato Rosso and Piemonte Nebbiolo Barbera blends, all emphasizing pure varietal expression, supple tannins, and vibrant gastronomic acidity.
🍇 Grapes
Nebbiolo, Barbera
🍷 ABV
13.5%