This prestigious Valtellina Superiore DOCG represents the pinnacle of Italian winemaking excellence. With 14% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards old vines on terraces facing south at 450-600 meters above sea level, with slopes varying between 30-70%, on morainic soil rich in sands. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks with long maceration for 25-30 days. The wine is aged 12 months in big oak barrels and of 20-35 Hl. A wine true to the meticulous Lombard approach to winemaking.
Lombardy is best known for Franciacorta, Italy's finest sparkling wine appellation, alongside the alpine reds of Valtellina.
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