Rosso di Valtellina 2016 - Balgera

Rosso di Valtellina - Balgera

The Rosso di Valtellina is a harmonious and fine wine obtained from Nebbiolo grapes that come from the vineyards located in Chiuro, in the province of Sondrio, located at 200-400 meters s.l.m. The harvest of the grapes is manual and in the cellar the fermentation is spontaneous with only indigenous yeasts. Refines in barrel for 8 months and 6 bottles. The Rosso di Valtellina is ruby ​​red in color. The nose expresses hints of small red fruits and flowers, with vegetal and spicy notes. On the palate the good acidity and body make its way, good minerality and fine, silky tannins. Long and fine finish.ls.

Service

It is recommended to taste it at a 16/18 ° temperature in tulip goblets. Wine to drink immediately but leave a few years in the cellar can give great emotions.

Pairing

Great with homemade cold meats, tasty first courses, meat dishes, to try with a lentil dumpling.

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.