Valtellina Superiore Grumello

Producer:
Aldo Rainoldi Srl
Region:
Lombardy
Grape:
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification:
DOCG
Vintage:
2012
Capacity:
0.75 l

Dry red wine of Nebbiolo grapes. It comes from the mountainous region of Lombardy, Valtellina, with terraced vineyards, from the subzone of Grumello. The wine and zone name comes from the name of the castle located there, built in the twelfth century. The characteristics of the climate and soil in Grumello, makes the wine from the local vineyards is characterized by freshness and so called. Bevibilita, which means drinkable or rather pleasure of savoring the wine. It is a very good variety of Valtellina, from the Superiore category indicating a higher alcohol content. The wine aged for two years in large Slovenian oak barrels and then in the bottle, thus is characterized by depth and good structure

Details

Color: rubyred .
Aroma: delicate, with notes of nut.
Flavor: harmonious, full.
Food matching: mainly for meat, red and white, cheese.
Serving temperature: 16°/18°C.
Serve in large glasses.
Alcohol content: 12.5%.

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