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Generala wine — Bersano winery — Dionysus
RedNizzaDOCG

Generala

by Bersano · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationNizzaDOCG
TypeRed
Grapes100% Barbera
VineyardCascina Generala
LineIcone
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
BersanoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie in the Nizza zone, on soils with high clay and limestone content.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in the first half of October and vinified in stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine matures for six months in tonneaux, followed by six months in Slavonian oak barrels and a further 18 months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Elegant and well balanced, with a complex aroma and a rich, velvety palate.