Manufacturer: PIETRO NERA


Denomination: Valtellina Superiore D.O.C.G. Grumello
Name: Tirso
Grapes: Produced only with Nebbiolo grapes, locally called "Chiavennasca", and with local hystoric grapes as Pignola and Rossola.
Features and curiosity: Tirso® is the stick wrapped in vine leaves and clusters which faithful of Dioniso used to shake jubilant during the parties where there was a warm atmosphere. It's the name we gave to our Valtellina Superiore D.O.C.G. Grumello of our production called "Vini degli Dei®". As established by the "rules for the disciplinary production" of Valtellina Superiore it must mature for at least 24 months in barrels, 12 of them in oak barrels before selling it.
Productivity: ~ 70 q/Ha
Yeld in wine: 70%
Vineyards: Falling on the raetic side from east to west with south exposition to the sun in the production zones of Valtellina Superiore Grumello in the communes of Sondrio and Montagna in Valtellina at an altitude between 350 and 450 meters a.s.l. Sandy soil, water permeable, moderatly deep.
Vinification: Fermentation "a cappello sommerso" (cover submersion method) for about 10 days at a controlled temperature.
Aging: 12 months in oak barrels, then in stainless steel tanks and in concrete tanks.
Organoleptic features: Bright ruby red colour that becomes garnet with the ageing. Intense scent of wine with a taste of strawberry and violet. Sapid and persistent flavour.
Aging: Medium ageing, about 6-7 years.
Gastronomical matching: Pasta, risotto, fish, red and white meats, cheese.
Alcoholic content: 13% vol.
Service temperature: 18° C.
Total acidity: ~ 5,6 g/l
Esctract: ~ 26 g/l
Leavings sugars: ~ 1 g/