Special features
It is produced exclusively with grapes of the Nebbiolo "Chiavennasca" variety, trained according to the Guyot system modified with the Valtellinese arch system. These grapes are vinified after drying for about 3 months in a "fruit cellar" (dry and well-ventilated room) after being harvested by Cantina Nera exclusively by hand, within the production areas of Valtellina Docg and Doc wines; the healthiest and ripest bunches are selected, in order to obtain a very high quality wine.
Alcohol content
15,5% vol.
Sforzato di Valtellina Docg, in dialect Sfursàt, owes its name to an ancient practice of drying grapes, known as "forcing", in use since the 16th century, when Leonardo Da Vinci, having passed through Valtellina, defined this wine as "potente assai", or "burning". This wine obtained the DOCG designation (Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin) in 2003 and, for many years, was defined as a "meditation" wine.
Because it is produced only in the best years, it is one of the most fine wines from Lombardy; balanced, harmonious and persistent. These characteristics give it great drinkability and elegance. Excellent in combination with red meats, roasts, braised meats and aged cheeses.
Alcohol content
15,5% vol.
Made in Italy
Contains sulphites
Awards
AwardsMedaglia d’Oro Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
Mondial des Vins Extremes Gold Medal/Cervim Valle d’Aosta
Wine Hunter Gold Award Merano Wine Festival
Gold Medal International Wine Challenge London
Gold Award Wine Expo Poland
Wine Enthusiast Magazine (review)
Wine Spectator (review)
Silver Medal Sommelier Wine Awards London
Recognitions
Awards and ratings from leading industry guides
AIS “Vitae”; Viniplus AIS Lombardy; Gold Guide Veronelli's Wines; Vinibuoni d'Italia Guide; Paolo Massobrio's Golosario; Essential Guide to Italian Wines by Daniele Cernilli.
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