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Nizza Monferrato

23 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.

In Piedmont’s Asti province, the hillside town of Nizza Monferrato, home to 10,150 residents, acts as the crucible for the highly localized Nizza DOC. This exceptional red wine is restricted to a tight zone of only 18 municipalities, finding its definitive clay-silt soils here. Reflecting this deep viticultural focus, the municipality claims 27 verified producers, 16 of whom open their doors to visitors. It anchors a territory holding 23 overlapping protected denominations, where steep, sun-exposed vineyards yield some of Italy's most expressive Barbera-based wines.

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Born on this land

Producers in town 27

Nizza Monferrato, Italy — 23 protected denominations | ItalyTasteMap