4th generation winemaker Andrea Ivaldi enjoys a glass of his Barbera d’Asti in his Nizza Monferrato winery.
In the shadow of the Langhe in Piedmont Italy, lies Asti Monferrato, a wine region which was historically more famous than the Langhe. Their wines will surprise you.
What better way to learn about this area than with a 4th generation winemaker Andrea Ivaldi, together with the accomplished wine educator Mary Beth Vierra.
Watch this VeroTalk from Ivaldi’s wine cellar in Nizza Monferrato.
Watch the recording of this wine class and winetasting and discover with us this versatile wine region, home to delicious and historic wines ranging from:
the complex, champagne style sparkling wine Alta Langa DOCG
dry red barberas, Barbera d’Asti& Nizza DOCG
sweet slightly sparkling Moscato d’Asti & Brachetto d’Acqui.
An eco-friendly winery, Ivaldi practices sustainable farming practices to maintain the beauty of their beloved land and Monferrato hills.
Taste along with the recording by purchasing the Asti Monferrato Explorer Wine Tasting Trio that has 3 of the 5 wines we’ll be tasting. Add on with free shipping Ivaldi’s Nizza DOCG and Alta Langa DOCG Champagne Style Sparkling Wine to have all 5 of this varied and intriguing portfolio of Asti Monferrato wines.
Here’s the Complete Selection of Asti Monferrato Wines by Ivaldi
Nestled just a few hills over from the Langhe winemaking zone of Piedmont in Northern Italy, is Asti and the Monferrato. Locals in Piedmont know, that the Nizza DOCG from the Monferrato is a sure-fire win in your wine glass. But perhaps one of the most famous exports of the Monferrato, is Moscato d’Asti, a sweet and delectable semi sparkling wine made with the aromatic Moscato grape. Also lesser known is the similarly sweet and semi-sparkling (or frizzante) red wine made with another aromatic grape, Brachetto d’Acqui.
So it is no wonder why a 4-generation winery like Ivaldi in Nizza Monferrato cultivates and crafts all three wines! Try them all in this tasting trio to discover the best Monferrato wines, and with shipping included in the Continental US on any order with this set, why don’t you add on other wines from Ivaldi, like their sparkling Alta Langa?
A certified sustainable winery, Ivaldi Dario practices regenerative farming.
This box includes a three pack of these unique farm-to-glass :
Nizza is the Barolo of Barbera, made from the birthplace of Barbera, Nizza Monferrato, the home of the 4th generation winemaking family, Ivaldi, and place where this wine is grown and made. This Nizza Barbera is a delicious old world style red wine with a rich cherry taste and an incredible mouthfeel.
This Nizza DOCG is made only in the best years, always made with 100% Barbera grapes, but only the best of the best of the Barbera clusters goes into this wine, before it spends 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels then 2 years resting in the bottle.
Made with native yeast fermentation, on the skins for 15 days. it has a pretty ruby red color with garnet reflections. A fruity bouquet transforms into spicy notes as it opens, and on the palate this wine has nice tannins and acidity balanced by a robust body.
The name of this red wine, 1613, is a homage to the siege of Nizza Monferrato in 1613 by the Mantovan army, showing the strong roots the Ivaldi family has to their home town. The women gathered to pray all night, and after the siege was lifted and won by Nizza Monferrato, an oil lamp in the church spontaneously burst into flames, despite the lack of spark and oil. Known as the ‘Miracle of the Lamp’, this wine pays homage to that evening, bearing not only the year as a name, but the image of the oil lamp on the label.
A certified sustainable winery, Ivaldi Dario practices regenerative farming.
This Alta Langa Spumante, or an Italian sparkling wine, is an Extra Brut, with flavors of bread crust, caramel and candied fruit, with great acidity and salinity, a hint of sage and a long mineral finish.
Made following the traditional Champagne method, it ages on the lees for 30 months in the bottle. Alta Langa is a newer DOCG that is steeped in history and is an up-an-comer amongst Italian traditional method sparkling wines.
This vintage wine is from vineyards at 200 meters that are harvested slightly late to give the wine more structure. A Blanc de Blancs made from 100% chardonnay grapes, fine and persistent bubbles are present with an inviting straw yellow perlage.
Tastes Like: Bread crust, caramel, and candied fruit.
Farming & Winemaking Highlights: Regenerative Agriculture | Sustainable Winery | Biodynamic | Bottle fermented | Champagne Style
Fun Facts: - This wine is named for the current winemaker, Andrea Ivaldi, the 4th generation of his family to make wine, and the first to make a sparkling wine.
- A certified sustainable winery, Ivaldi practices regenerative farming.
From the prestigious Barbera d’Asti denomination, this Barbera takes its name, Piccona, from the single vineyard where it is harvested in the Monferrato of Piedmont, Italy. A ruby red color, it has a complex bouquet of red fruits and berries. On the palate, the typical Barbera acidity comes through in a pleasant manner, balanced with the tannins and a certain robustness for an overall balanced and persistent wine.
A certified sustainable winery, Ivaldi Dario practices regenerative farming.
Who doesn’t like chamomile and honey? That’s what this wine reminds you of! It’s a Moscato d’Asti that appeals both to sweet wine lovers and dry wine drinkers wanting a moment with a touch of sweetness.
The name of this wine, Ros du Su, means ‘Rays of Sunlight’ in Piemontese dialect where this Moscato d’Asti comes from. Looking at its bright, golden-yellow color, it is easy to understand the inspiration for this name.
In the glass, the aromatic qualities of moscato are the first noticeable aromas, but underneath subtle and persistent notes of honey and acacia and chamomile flowers come forth creating a complex bouquet. Tasting, the sweetness of the residual sugars are well balanced with freshness and sapidity. A pleasant wine that keeps you sipping, it pairs well with desserts, but is every bit as enjoyable alone in contemplation.
A certified sustainable winery, Ivaldipractices regenerative farming.
“Can we make Brachetto popular, please?” is how VinePair headlines why this artisanal, aromatic red sweet sparkling wine, just recently imported by us first time to the USA, made it to VinePair’s list of 13 Best Sweet Wines.
An aromatic grape, brachetto, creates a pleasantly slightly sparkling sweet red wine, with delicate rose flower and strawberry notes and strawberry and hibiscus taste. ‘Susbel’, in the local Piemontese dialect of Ivaldi in the Monferrato, refers to the location of the vineyard of this Brachetto d’Acqui, where the sun is bright and well exposed.
Left four days in contact with the skins and fermented with native yeast, this natural wine has a bright and clear light red color, dotted with fine effervescent bubbles. Sipping, the immediate impact is indeed sweet, yet with enough acidity and a hint of tannins to create a harmonious and balanced wine that keeps you coming back for more.
Wonderful to serve slightly chilled to sip with friends in the backyard on a hot summer day, or to serve with fruity desserts. Try pairing it with cheese, like with Humboldt Fog goat cheese - it goes incredibly well. It can also pair with charcuterie. Made with native yeast fermentation and has a residual sugar of 120 g/l.
A certified sustainable winery, Ivaldi Dario practices regenerative farming.