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Vignassa
Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Barbera
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
Italian cuisine · pasta with red sauce · roast meats · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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200788 pts
This Barbera represents a return to Asti tradition thanks to its clean, simple aromas of fresh fruit, mild spice and wet earth. The wine is sharp, tangy and crisp in the mouth and would pair perfectly with cheesy or buttery dishes.
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200687 pts
Slightly more subdued in aromatic intensity, this vintage of Vignassa does offer power and determination in the mouth. The bouquet is comprised of red fruit and spice elements along with crisp acidity.
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200588 pts
Cascina La Ghersa offers a complete picture of the Barbera grape through its Vignassa line of wines. This successful vintage delivers mature aromas of cassis and blackberry backed by cola and spice.
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200487 pts
This aged expression from the Nizza subzone of Asti offers tertiary aromas of dried tobacco and dried prune. The variety's characteristic acidity kicks in on the finish.