Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG 2016 - Pietro Nera

Born in the Italian Alps near Switzerland, in a river valley called Valtellina, this wine is a tribute to both tradition and innovation. The Appassimento technique, originally brought by the Greeks, is used to intensify the flavors and aromas of this Nebbiolo, making it both powerful and elegant. Visually, the wine presents itself with a deep ruby red color, almost as if it's trying to capture the essence of the surrounding mountains. On the nose, dried red fruit notes like cherries and cranberries are accompanied by nuances of dried rose and earthy spices. On the palate, the wine is dry and full-bodied, with firm tannins and high acidity, typical of Nebbiolo, giving it considerable aging potential. As for pairings, this wine is an ideal companion for game meats, roasts, and aged cheeses. Imagine sitting in front of a fireplace, with a plate of roasted wild boar and a glass of this Sforzato: it's the epitome of perfection.

Denomination: Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
Vintage: 2016
Dosage: Dry
Grape variety: Nebbiolo - Chiavennasca
Region: Lombardy (IT), Chiuro (SO)
Refinement: Wooden barrels
Serving temperature: 16/18°C
Alcohol content: 15% vol.

With over 70 years of history, the Pietro Nera winery is one of the most important and prestigious wineries in Valtellina. Work in the vineyard is one of the main factors for the creation of great wines and in Valtellina there is so much work, so much so that it can be defined as heroic viticulture. Decades of tradition, combined with rigorous attention in the cellar, lead to an extraordinary result: Pietro Nera's wines.