Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes are grown in the Valtellina Superiore area at 350–500 metres above sea level and are harvested entirely by hand in mid-October.
Grapes
Nebbiolo, locally known as Chiavennasca, is blended with a small proportion of Merlot.
Vinification
Traditional vinification includes a 10-day maceration. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 25–28 °C.
Ageing
The wine ages for 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels in the cellar of the Castello Quadrio winery.
Label / history
Castello Quadrio was built in the 15th century by Stefano Quadrio, governor of the Valtellina region, and is now owned by Nino Negri. Nino Negri was established in Lombardy in 1897.
