WINES OF ITALY

Valtellina Superiore - DOCG (GPDO)

Production area of Valtellina Superiore DOCG:

Steep slopes on the banks of the Adda River in the Sondrio province (with the subzones Grumello - Inferno - Sassella - Valgella). A twenty-kilometer stretch of viveyards between Sondrio and Teglio cov

Vine selection :

Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo 90-100%), others (0-10%)

Colour:

ruby red with tendency to maroon

Aroma:

characteristic and persistent, refines with age

Taste:

dry, slightly tannic, velvety, characteristic and harmonious

Minimum alcohol content:

12%

Aging:

minimum two years, one of which in wood barrels, up to 5-6 years

Types:

-

Riserva:

three years minimum, one of which in wood barrels, and up to 10 years for the Riserva

Serving temperature of wine Valtellina Superiore :

Serve the wine at: 64°- 68° Farenheit, 18° - 20°C Celsius opening the bottle few hours before serving