About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from several terraced vineyards within the Valtellina Superiore Grumello denomination, at elevations of 330–520 metres above sea level. The sites face south and have predominantly sandy soils of morainic origin. The vines are trained using the Guyot system.
Grapes
100% Nebbiolo.
Vinification
The grapes are gently destemmed and lightly crushed before entering stainless-steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation. The 2021 technical sheet specifies 13 days of skin maceration; the main wine page gives a duration of 11 days.
Ageing
The wine matures for 12 months in oak vessels of different capacities. For the 2021 vintage, this is followed by 10 months in bottle; the main wine page instead specifies eight months of bottle ageing.
Technical data
The 2021 vintage has 13.5% alcohol. Harvest began on 14 October. Production amounted to 9,000 bottles, offered in 0.75-litre and 1.5-litre formats.
Tasting profile
A full-bodied wine balancing freshness and tannins, with aromas recalling forest fruits.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 17°C.
Vintage notes
The technical data sheet covers the 2021 vintage. The awards section also mentions the 2015 and 2007 vintages.
Label / history
Valtellina’s terraced vineyards are supported by numerous dry-stone walls. Stones removed from the soil are also used to mark vineyard boundaries; these walls are known locally as “Garof.” The fragmented logo on the label represents the many vineyards supplying the grapes for the wine.
