The colour is medium garnet. On the nose herbs, hay and blackberries. In the mouth pleasantly tannic and sapid. The aftertaste is medium long.
This wine is made with 100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) grapes by Cantine Nera under the Valtellina Superiore DOCG.
The designation Valtellina Superiore DOCG is dedicated to red wines produced in the province of Sondrio with at least 90% Nebbiolo grapes (locally called Chiavennasca).
The minimum refining period of the Valtellina Superiore DOCG is twenty-four months, of which at least twelve in wooden barrels. Wines may carry the “Riserva” qualification if subjected to an aging period of at least three years.
Within the wine production area Valtellina Superiore DOCG are the sub-zones Maroggia, Sassella, Grumello, Inferno, Valgella.
I bought this bottle for 22.65 EUR at IPERAL on the way back from Poschiavo, my place of origin.
Country: Italy
Region: Lombardy
Grapes: Chiavennasca/Nebbiolo
Type: Red
Vintage: 2018
Producer: Cantine Nera
Price range: Medium (15-30 US$)
Pascal’s Enjoyment Index: 4/5