BLIND TASTING AND COMPARISON BETWEEN THE PRODUCERS OF NIZZA DOCG ON THE VINTAGES THAT WILL BE RELEASED ON THE MARKET IN 2024

On Thursday 29 February the Nizza Producers Association held its annual blind tasting event. Around 70 industry experts , including winemakers, producers and professionals, gathered to carefully evaluate 65 wines, including the prestigious Nizza and the renowned Nizza Riserva, which will appear on the market during 2024. This year, the he focus was primarily on the Nizza 2021 , unanimously acclaimed as one of the most exceptional vintages ever produced in the appellation. Characterized by a rich and complex bouquet that reflects its terroirs of origin, this wine stands out for its remarkable structure and balanced acidity that gives freshness, all characterized by a more skilful and moderate use of wood, which is harmonizes perfectly with the other characteristics. "A distinctive feature of this exceptional vintage – declares Stefano Chiarlo President of the Nizza Producers Association – was the qualitative coherence of all the wines tasted, a factor that highlights the impeccable work and meticulous commitment of the producers in achieving excellent standards. Each wine, while reflecting the peculiar stylistic nuances of the respective producers, offered high quality and a superlative interpretation of the vintage." The Nizza Riserva 2020 also aroused great interest and appreciation, thanks to the precision of the fruit in the bouquet and the soft elegance that characterizes the taste of these wines. “The comparison between the producers at the end of the day – concludes President Chiarlo – highlighted a clear trend towards a more moderate and integrated use of wood, an accentuation of the expressiveness of the fruit and an interpretation of the wine that emphasizes elegance and freshness, making our wines increasingly versatile and suitable for pairing with a variety of dishes.”

The Nizza Producers' Association therefore looks with optimism to the future of the denomination, with a clear direction towards the continuous elevation of the quality and elegance of its wines, always keeping alive the essence and authenticity of the territory.