Manufacturer: PIETRO NERA


Denomination: Rosso di Valtellina D.O.C.
Name: Satiro
Grapes: Produced only with Nebbiolo grapes, locally called "Chiavennasca", and with local hystoric grapes as Pignola and Rossola.
Features and curiosity: Satiro® is a mithical male figure, friend of Pan and Dioniso, who lives in woods and mountains . He's the personification of fertility and vital strenght of nature, connected to the Dionisiac cult. It's the name we gave to our Rosso di Valtellina of our production called "Vini degli Dei®". It must be aged for at least 6 months in barrels before selling.
Productivity: ~ 80 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 Rosso di Valtellina at an altitude between 250 and 700 meters a.s.l. Sandy soil, water permeable, moderatly deep.
Vinification: Fermentation "a cappello sommerso" (cover submersion method) for about 8 days at a controlled temperature.
Aging: 6 months in oak barrels, then in stainless steel tanks.
Organoleptic features: Bright light ruby red colour. Light scent, persistent and characteristic. Dry, sapid and lightly tannic flavour.
Aging: Medium ageing, about 3-4 years.
Gastronomical matching: Pasta, risotto, fish, red and white meats, young cheese.
Alcoholic content: 12% vol.
Service temperature: 16°-18° C.
Total acidity: ~ 5,5 g/l
Esctract: ~ 24 g/l
Leavings sugars: ~ 1 g/