WINES OF ITALY

Sforzato della Valtellina - DOCG (GPDO)

Production area of Sforzato della Valtellina DOCG:

steep slopes on the banks of the Adda River in the Sondrio province-Lombardy (Italy)

Vine selection :

Nebbiolo, called Chiavennasca (90-100%) and local vines (pignola, tossola, prugnola), pinot nero, merlot (0-10%)

Colour:

brilliant red turning to maroon with age.

Aroma:

light, persistent, characteristic

Taste:

dry and slightly tannic

Minimum alcohol content:

14%

Aging:

at least 20 months of which 12 in wooden barrels

Types:

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Riserva:

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Serving temperature of wine Sforzato della Valtellina:

Serve the wine at: 64° Farenheit (18° Celsius)