Barbacán's Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG is a red wine of extraordinary complexity. Produced from air-dried Nebbiolo grapes, it reveals an intense garnet color. The nose offers a rich bouquet of wild berries, spices, and balsamic notes. On the palate, it is warm, velvety, and elegantly persistent, ideal for grand occasions and important pairings.
Italy - Lombardy, Valtellina Dry Red Wine, Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) 100%
Barbacán Sforzato Di Valtellina - 2022 750 ml
74.70 €
Colour
Intense, deep garnet red
Bouquet
Intense and complex, with notes of wild berries, spices, tobacco, dried rose, and balsamic nuances.
Taste
Warm, soft, with velvety tannins and a persistent finish. Notes of ripe fruit, spices, and jam.
Alcohol content
15% vol
Type of glass
Large glass for structured red wines (e.g., Burgundy, Rhine wine)
Pairings
Important red meats, game, aged cheeses, dark chocolate
Refinement
24 months in large oak barrels, followed by long bottle aging
Vinification
Grapes dried on racks for 90-110 days, pressing, fermentation, and long maceration
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