Rosso di Valtellina is the Nebbiolo that most represents the freshness and pleasantness offered by mountain wines. Nino Negri’s centuries-old experience has made it possible to select vineyards suitable for ripening grapes capable of producing soft tannins while maintaining a never too high alcohol potential. The Nebbiolo chosen for this wine is characterized by rather large berries, but especially with very thick and resistant skins, suitable for a whole berry fermentation. Giùen Rosso di Valtellina is made of 100% Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) grapes, which rest on vineyards in the Valtellina DOC area, located in the foothills of the Valtellina Alps with a sandy-sandy soil, shallow and of low fertility. The grapes that arrive in the cellar are destemmed but not crushed and transferred gently into fermentation tanks. The must obtained during these stages is fermented. The carbon dioxide produced immediately saturates the container and causes a natural enzymatic fermentation within the whole berries. This gives rise to very intense fruity aromas. When the whole berries are unsweetened after about a week, they release their rich content of aromas and sugar. The fermentation ends slowly at low temperature without further contact with the skins. The wine is aged for at least six months in a cellar, partly in wood and partly in steel. The glass is ruby red in colour, with an intense fruity and vinous aroma with a fine fragrance of small berries and cherries. Sweet spices with delicate notes of violet, the palate reveals a soft taste with tasty tannins, fruity aftertaste and long finish, savory and mineral. Ideal in combination with appetizers, first courses and not too tasty meats. To fully appreciate the style, Giùen Rosso di Valtellina must be served at a serving temperature of 15/16°C.
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