The Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry has officially recognised Consorzio del Nizza, the DOCG consortium for Nizza in Piedmont. 

According to the consortium, the recognition marks the evolution of the Associazione Produttori del Nizza, which was founded in 2002 to promote and develop the appellation. 

Known for its expression of the Barbera grape, Nizza DOCG gained official status in 2014, alongside the introduction of the Riserva and Vigna designations. 

Now formally recognised, the consortium said it feels even more confident in the success of the DOCG.  

The organisation currently represents 97 member wineries producing Nizza DOCG across vineyards in 18 municipalities. 

In 2025, producers sold one million bottles across 180 labels, creating an estimated economic value of €30 million. Exports were particularly strong to Switzerland, Northern Europe, the UK and North America. 

On the recognition from the Italian Ministry, Stefano Chiarlo, president of Consorzio del Nizza, said: “This achievement crowns the dream of an association founded nearly twenty-five years ago, yet rooted in a much deeper history and in an exceptionally close-knit community of producers. 

“Our first thanks go to the institutions for their unwavering support, but our greatest gratitude is owed to the producers: to those who believed in this project from day one, and to everyone who has chosen to join us over the years. The Consorzio del Nizza DOCG represents a fundamental milestone in a journey of growth and ambition of which we are profoundly proud. 

“Our primary goal will be to preserve the spirit that has always defined the Association: to be not just a regulatory body protecting the appellation, but a hub for dialogue and growth for our producers, as well as a tool to elevate the entire territory and everyone involved.”