Prunotto Bandella Nizza DOCG

Prunotto Bandella Nizza DOCG from Piemonte, Italy. Bansella has an intense ruby red color. The nose is generous and fruity with notes of dark flesh, flowers and a light touch of liquorice. The palate is supple and is defined by an excellent balance between freshness and acidity, a typical characteristic of the Barbera grape. With game birds, game, grilled meat, red meat and ragout. Barbera: outside Italy it is known as the second best Piedmontese blue grape, after Nebbiolo, but in Italy Barbera is known as a versatile grape. This grape is said to have originated in the Monferrato hills, in central Piedmont, and here the vine is still planted in the best locations on about half of the Piedmontese vineyards. During the 1960s this Piedmontese wine grape became especially popular in the province of Agrigento. The dark blue colored grapes also produce a firm red wine that is often used in combination with other varieties such as Calabrese. Local names include Barber d’Asti, Barbera Dolce, Barbera Fine, Barbera Forte, Barbera Grossa, Barbera Riccia and Barbera Vera. As for its origins, Barbera is not mentioned in Piedmont before the end of the 18th century and DNA analysis makes a relationship with Mourvèdre plausible.