2022 Luigi Coppo e Figli "Pomorosso" Nizza

The 97-point "Best in Show" distinction at the Decanter World Wine Awards is not just another shiny badge; it is a validation of the Nizza DOCG's site potential. For Barbera to capture this honor—the first time a Barbera has ever achieved "Best in Show" status—is a tectonic shift in how the trade views the variety. It proves that the saline snap of the Nizza subzone, helps wine stand toe-to-toe with the most prestigious crus in Piedmont. To be placed in the "Top 6" Italian wines of the year in such a competitive, global tasting isn't an accident of climate; it’s a victory for technical precision. The judges didn't reward it for being "big" or "opulent." They rewarded it for its athleticism—that rare ability to balance concentrated black fruit with a vertical spine of acidity that holds the wine together under pressure. It signals to the market that Pomorosso is no longer just a regional reference point; it is a structural benchmark that proves Nizza’s ability to produce unmanipulated, age-worthy wine even in the face of warming vintages. Maybe one the most interstesting buy of the year. With us directly from the winery.