Tenuta Garetto Nizza 2021 (750ml)

Deep ruby with violet highlights, the 2021 Nizza from Tenuta Garetto opens with an intense and perfumed bouquet of black cherry, ripe plum, dried rose, and sweet spice, laced with hints of tobacco leaf, cocoa, and crushed herbs. Produced exclusively from Barbera grown in the heart of the Nizza DOCG, the fruit is sourced from estate vineyards on sandy-clay soils with southern exposures, contributing both richness and lift. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel with extended maceration, followed by 18 months of ageing in a mix of large oak casks and barriques, enhancing depth and complexity while preserving varietal purity. The palate is broad and concentrated, yet finely balanced, with juicy dark fruit and spiced balsamic notes framed by fresh acidity and velvety tannins. The finish is long and savoury, echoing with dark berry, forest undergrowth, and a touch of smoky mineral tension.