Sette, Nizza B5 2018

Sette Nizza B5 2018 is a serious, cellar‑worthy Barbera from the prestigious Nizza DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. Crafted from carefully selected Barbera grapes, it showcases the grape’s natural vibrancy wrapped in structure, depth, and polish. This cuvée highlights Sette’s focus on small‑lot precision and site expression, bringing a modern, refined edge to one of Piedmont’s most historic red varieties.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Sette Nizza B5 2018 shows a deep, concentrated ruby color with violet reflections, hinting at both intensity and freshness. The nose opens with dark cherries, blackberries, and plum compote, followed by layers of dried roses, sweet spices, cocoa, and a touch of vanilla and cedar from oak aging. Subtle notes of licorice and forest floor add complexity as the wine evolves in the glass. On the palate, this Barbera is full‑bodied yet poised, with the grape’s hallmark juicy acidity keeping the rich fruit in perfect balance. Flavors of ripe black cherry, blackberry, and red currant mingle with hints of dark chocolate, espresso, and baking spices. The tannins are fine‑grained and well‑integrated, giving the wine a long, savory finish marked by mineral tension and a touch of balsamic lift. 2018 offers generous approachability now, but the structure and acidity suggest a solid aging potential of 8–12 years from vintage, gaining further complexity in bottle.

Production
Nizza DOCG is reserved for top Barbera vineyards around the town of Nizza Monferrato, where sun‑exposed hillsides, calcareous clay and marl soils, and significant diurnal shifts help produce concentrated yet elegant wines. Sette sources the Barbera for B5 from selected parcels, typically harvested by hand to ensure optimal ripeness and careful berry selection. After gentle crushing, the must undergoes temperature‑controlled fermentation to preserve aromatic purity and capture Barbera’s natural freshness, followed by a prolonged maceration to extract color, flavor, and fine tannins. The wine is then aged in oak (often a mix of barriques or larger barrels), allowing the structure to refine and the primary fruit to integrate with subtle spice and toast before bottling.

Food & Serving
Sette Nizza B5 2018 is a versatile food wine that shines alongside rich, savory dishes. Try it with classic Piedmontese fare such as tajarin with ragù, braised beef, agnolotti del plin, or veal shank. It also pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, grilled sausages, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses, and truffle‑accented dishes that echo the wine’s earthy complexity. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) in a large Burgundy or Bordeaux glass. A short decant of 30–60 minutes helps open up the aromatics and soften the edges, especially if enjoyed in its youth.

Producer
Sette is a quality‑focused producer based in Piedmont, dedicated to crafting modern, terroir‑driven expressions of native Italian varieties, with Barbera at the core of its identity. Working within the highly regarded Nizza DOCG, the estate emphasizes low yields, careful vineyard management, and precise cellar work to reveal the full potential of its hillside vineyards. While relatively contemporary in style, Sette’s wines pay respect to the region’s long heritage of Barbera production, contributing to Nizza’s growing reputation as one of Italy’s premier appellations for characterful, age‑worthy reds.

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