Rupi del Nebbiolo SFORZATO di Valtellina DOCG

The vintage 2009:very good

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo

The vineyard: vineyards facing south, south-east in the towns of Sondrio Teglio, Bianzone, Tirano; loose weave, poor in organic matter.

The vinification and aging: the grapes are harvested by hand in boxes of 10 kg, then theuy are left to dry on racks until January and then de-stemmed. Fermentation maceration for 10 days, just after racking it begins the aging in French oak barrels for two years.

The wine: red garnet; frank with ripe fruit; Body and harmonious; tannic with good persistence on the palate; ready to give satisfaction to the palate.

Analytical data: Alcohol 15.5; total acidity 5 g / l.

Optimum keeping: more then 5-7 years in bottles stored horizontally in cool, dark conditions.

Food matching: typical dishes of Valtellina, salami farmers, aged cheeses.

Serving temperature: 18 ° C.