Cà Bianche FASET Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

The name "Faset" in the dialect of the area indicates the small plot of vineyard located between two terraces. For this Sforzato it is chosen the vineyard most exposed to the sun, but also the highest vineyard above the sea level, to ensure a greater "temperature swing", so extremely important for the health of the wine and its organoleptic characteristics.

Produced from Nebbiolo grapes dried and aged for more than 10 years, the wine Sforzato is the ultimate expression of the viticulture in Valtellina.

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo strictly selected in the vineyard and harvested in small boxes of 4.5 kg and then dried in the loft for at least 90 days to ensure a minimum alcohol content of 14.5 vol.

Vinification: the grapes are fermented in 90 days and fermented in the cellar for about 21 days at a controlled temperature.

Aging: 12 months in barrels of 10 hl with next 6 months in steel and another year in the bottle before release.

Characteristics:

Ruby red color with garnet during aging.

Intense aroma due to the drying of grapes.

The aromas developed with the withering and aging make the wine fine and extremely intense.

Life: over 10 years

Alcohol content: about 15%

Serving temperature: 18-20 ° served in large glasses.