Description
The Sforzato di Valtellina PDO or Sfursat di Valtellina PDO is reserved exclusively for Red wine.
Production Area
The production area of Sforzato di Valtellina PDO or Sfursat di Valtellina PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the Province of Sondrio, in the Lombardy region.
Blends
Red: min.90% previously withered Nebbiolo (locally known as Chiavennasca), pure or with the addition of non-aromatic grape berries similar in colour and originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 10%.
Description of product typologies
Sforzato di Valtellina PDO or Sfursat di Valtellina PDO has a characteristic ruby-red in colour, at times with highlights that tend towards garnet-red; the nose reveals intense, warm and spicy fragrances and is rich with notes of fruits of the forest and resin; it is smooth, dry, alcoholic and velvety on the palate, with an intensely aromatic and full flavour and hints of spices and wood. Sforzato di Valtellina PDO or Sfursat di Valtellina PDO wine can be made available for consumption after it has undergone a minimum aging and maturing period of 20 months, of which at least 12 months must be in wooden barrels; the aging and maturing period commences April 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were harvested.
