Coppo

Pomorosso Nizza DOCG

Winemaker Notes:
Exploring, promoting, and consolidating the potential of the Barbera grape have always been crucial elements of Coppo’s mission. As a result, Pomorosso, one of our most renowned wines, has significantly revamped the international recognition of this variety since 1984
Appellation:
Nizza d.o.c.g.
First vintage produced:
1984
Grape variety:
100 % Barbera
Production area:
South of Asti
Exposure:
South – south east
Soil composition:
Calcareous clay marl, the soil skeleton reveals the presence of gypsum, iron conglomerates and a modest amount of calcium carbonate
Vineyard altitude:
200 m a.s.l.
Training system:
Guyot
Vineyard density:
5.500 plants per hectare
Harvest period:
September 2019
Harvest:
Selection in vineyards of the healthiest, ripest grapes hand collected in 20 kg picking baskets
Vinification system:
Maceration with skin contact with short and soft pumping over the skin cap
Malo-lactic:
Totally carried out
Aging:
14 months in french oak barrels
Color:
Intense ruby red
Nose:
The characteristic red fruit, a nice touch of cocoa bean and balsamic sensation of eucalyptus
Taste:
Rich and dense, with a long persistence. The back end closes in harmony with the bouquet
Pairings:
Lamb rib in pastry, Bettelmatt cheese from Ossola valley in northern Italy, pumpkin tortello
Serving temperature:
16 - 18° C.
Sizes:
0,375 l. – 0,750 l. – 1,5 l. – 3 l. – 6 l. – 9 l.
Vintage:
2019
TA:
5.8 g/L 
RS:
2.0 g/L 
Alcohol:
15.5 % 

Vinmonopolets varenummer:
7321001, bestillingsutvalget

Critical Acclaim

The Wine Advocate
Pomorosso shows surprising finesse and elegance. There’s plenty of fruit, but there’s also a subtle mineral note.
94/100

Wine Enthusiast
94/100

Vini d’Italia, Gambero Rosso Editore
"12 times" 3 glasses

I vini di Veronelli, Veronelli editore
95/100