Grumello Riserva 2005 - Balgera

Grumello Riserva - Balgera

Produced using Nebbiolo grapes, Chiavennasca, coming from vineyards on calcareous and stony earthen. After choosing the best grapes, and made the soft pressing of the same, the fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with skin maceration that lasts about 12-14 days. It is aged 2 years in large oak casks and then 2 years in small barrels. Before putting on the market rests 12 months in bottle. Grumello reserves presents a brilliant ruby ​​red color. The nose smells fine and elegant red fruit and flowers, with hints of spice. The palate is enveloping and body with silky tannins. long finish.

Service

We taste Grumello Riserva to a 18/20 ° temperature in large ballon glasses. Wine to be drunk immediately, but left to rest in the cellar for a few years can give great sensations.

Pairings

Grumello Riserva wine that accompanies red meat, hard cheese, try it with the classic taragna.

Cellar: Balgera

The Valtellina is crossed, in its central part, 40 Km of terraced vineyards. 2400 km of dry stone walls run along the Rhaetian of the Central Alps. ancient and spectacular human work that goes back to before 1000 d.c. The center of this prestigious viticulture Chiuro. Here are the Cellars Balgera, who are based in the ancient residence of the noble Quadrio. Already since 1885 the company's founder Peter Balgera, traded the wines of Valtellina in neighboring Switzerland. He was succeeded by Leo Balgera, which continued production and export. The son Gianfranco built new cellars evolving and improving production techniques, aging and bottling. Today continues the activities winemaker Paul Balgera flanked by the fifth generation: The winemaker Luca and Matteo expert. Still they operate together in the sign of the tradition of '' ancient know how to make wine ". And 'continuous improvement of winemaking techniques and the modernization of the winery facilities. The wine range was gradually expanded in various quality, purity by making wine in a great variety: Nebbiolo. Responding to the continuous market needs by diversifying their wines in taste and scents.