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Valtellina

For centuries the Valtellina is a land of vines and wine. On the banks of the river Adda Rhaetian for twenty-five miles one another, wedged between rocks, terraced vineyards where the grapes couple who represented and still represents one of the most valuable resources, the local agricultural economy. The passion and hard work of generations of men have allowed the cultivation on steep slopes such as a noble Nebbiolo grape, locally called Chiavennasca. In the past great poets such as Carducci and even the Supreme Leonardo Da Vinci, were fascinated by these places harsh but capable of giving rise to powerful wines. The Valtellina is the only name to be awarded DOCG two overlapping territory for both vine: efforts to Valtellina and Valtellina Superiore Subareas Maroggia, Sassella, Grumello, Hell and Valgella. These wines are added Rosso di Valtellina DOC and IGT Terrazze Retiche of Sondrio.

Valtellina Red

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Name Valtellina Red
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 19/03/2003 – G.U. n.81 of 04.07.2003
Region Lombardia
Province Sondrio
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Nebbiolo: 80.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 100 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 10%
Alcohol / wine 11%
Acidity 4,5 for 1000
Colour Ruby red with garnet possible.
Fragrance Delicate, persistent and characteristic.
Flavour Dry and slightly tannic, with the possible perception of wood.
Aging Mandatory six months.

Valtellina Superior

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Name Valtellina Superior
Denomination DOCG
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 02/17/2004 – G.U. No.50 of 03.01.2004
Region Lombardia
Province Sondrio
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Nebbiolo: 90.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 80 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 11,5%
Alcohol / wine 12%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Ruby red with garnet.
Fragrance Distinctive aroma, persistent and subtle, pleasant
Flavour Distinctive aroma, persistent and subtle, pleasant
Aging Required within 2 years in a wooden barrels, up to 5-6 years. Reserve with 4 years of age required including 1 in wooden barrels (ie up to 10 years and over).