Sforzato della Valtellina ‘Fruttaio Ca’ Rizzieri’ Rainoldi 2016

THE PRODUCER: Rainoldi

THE CHARACTERISTICS:

Region: Lombardy

Denomination: Sforzato della Valtellina DOCG

Grape-variety: Nebbiolo 100% (Chiavennasca)

Alcohol: 15.5 %

Vintage: 2016

Aging: New oak French barrels “Allier” lightly toasted for 15 months, then 12 months in bottle.

Growing location: In “Ca Rizzieri”, 500 m. above sea level, dry weather and well-ventilated.

Vinification: Cold maceration for 2 days, then fermented in temperature-controlled.

Colour: Red garnet.

Nose: Intensely spicy, with hints of fruit in alcohol and hints of coffee, cocoa and dried grapes.

Taste: Hot, strong, austere, round and very elegant.