Sesterzio – Sforzato di Valtellina
| Producer: |
Sesterzio |
| Wine: |
Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG |
| Grape Variety: |
Nebbiolo 100% |
| Production Zone: |
di Berbenno di Valtellina (SONDRIO) |
| Altitude: |
1100-1800 feet above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
9.9 acres |
| Exposure: |
South |
| Soil: |
Sandy |
| Vinification & Aging: |
The nebbiolo grapes that make this wine are hand-picked. Then, they undergo organic withering for three months prior to vinification. Then starts the, temperature-controlled, traditional vinification “a cappello sommerso” (submerged hat) twith maceration on the lees. After a brief transfer into stainless steel tanks, the wine ages for at least 18 months in oak barrels. It is then, bottled and released. |
| Production: |
250 cases |
| Alcohol: |
13% |
| pH: |
3.82 |
| Acidity: |
5.2 g/l |
| Sugars: |
2.1 g/l |
| Sulfites: |
81 mg/l |
| Description: |
Ruby-red color and glares. Scent of ripe fruits, vanilla and cocoa. Smooth, structured, pleasantly tannic to the palate. |
| Food Pairing: |
It is a match with the traditional dishes from Valtellina, roasted game, pork, and firm cheeses |
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