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wine it is able to express high quality
products, with a strong personality
and great development potential. The
phenomenon is still in its infancy, but
the Lombard reds will represent one of
the most charming surprises that Italy
wine will be able to express nationally
and in key export in the years ahead. To
date, the most important wine region of
Lombardy for the reds is undoubtedly
the Valtellina, in its northern area,
characterized by mountain viticulture,
including terracing and manual harvests.
REDS from Valtellina, Valtellina
Superiore and Sfursat, are Nebbiolo
grapes based, locally called
Chiavennesca, then red suitable for
long aging, but of course marked with
a cooler than Barolo and Barbaresco.
In particular Sfursat, vinified from
grapes left to dry, has a complex nose
and roundness on the palate alcoholic
making it one of the most important
Italian red. Oltrepò Pavese, land of
sparkling, red has been seen for years as
a common wine for home consumption:
today this wine region is emerging
interesting labels, made from grapes
Barbera, Pinot Noir and Cabernet,
together with local Croatina, Uva Rara ,
Vespolina.
Also good signs from Garda and the
other small denominations of Brescia
(Botticino, Capriano del Colle, Cellatica),
while the growth trend that is covering
the Lambrusco is also affecting the
Mantovano, made north of the river
Po, with its unique characteristics that
differentiate it from the more famous
cousin Emilia.
Aldo Rainoldi
Sfursat di Valtellina DOCG
Characteristics: wine from Nebbiolo
grapes dried on mats at 500 meters
above sea level, fermented and aged
in new oak barrels for 16-18 months
and aged over 12 months in the bottle.
Garnet red color, intense aroma with
hints of fruit in alcohol, tobacco and
china. The mouth is rich, with powerful
tannins and a long finish
Pairings: cheese, in particular Bitto, red
meats and game
Nino Negri
5 Stelle Sfursat
Characteristics
100% from grapes Chiavennasca /
Nebbiolo, fermented after drying that
reduced their weight by 30%, has
deep garnet color and aroma rich and
complex, with hints of raspberry and
violet. The flavor is strong, full-bodied,
full and persistent, with hints of spice
and ripe blackberry fund
Pairings
red meats, game and aged cheeses
Vini Triacca
Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Characteristics: wine from Nebbiolo
grapes, red ruby, dense, rich fruit
aromas, spicy, with hints of vanilla,
refined notes of withered flowers;
full-bodied, rich in extracts, tannic but
equally smooth, full correspondence of
the harmonic, balanced and persistent.
Pairings: red meat and game
Fratelli Giorgi
Monteroso
OP Pinot Nero Doc
Characteristics
From grapes 100% Pinot Noir wine
of ruby red color with garnet, fruity
olfactory notes with hints of black
currant flavor and balanced, velvety,
with good structure and persistence.
Pairings
Meats in general, especially game birds
Ca Maiol
Fabio Contato
Garda Classico Rosso Dop
Characteristics
Wine from grapes, Groppello,
Sangiovese, Barbera and Marzemino. It
is ruby red evolving and olfactory notes
of blackberries, laurel, slight nuances of
geranium. The palate is round, full, with
well-integrated tannins and good acidity.
Pairings
Important dishes of red meat, game,
cheese long matured hard cheese.
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