Nino Negri
Sfursat di Valtellina, Italy
A Valtellina winery that merges tradition and innovation
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Nino Negri
5 Stelle Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
A wine with exceptional body and structure and an almost unrivaled long, lingering aroma. Sfursat is the quintessential "vino da meditazione": deep, velvety and full-bodied, with endless progression, making it ideal both with meals and on its own. Sfursat "5 Stelle" is sourced from estate vineyards in the higher elevations of the Inferno, Grumello, and Valgella sub-zones sitting on southeast exposures at elevations over 1200 feet. This means that the grapes are exposed to beautiful sunlight and cooler temperatures than the valleys below, making wines more delicate but still powerful.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NJ, NV, NY, OH,ABOUT THIS WINE
Nino Negri
5 Stelle Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
A wine with exceptional body and structure and an almost unrivaled long, lingering aroma. Sfursat is the quintessential "vino da meditazione": deep, velvety and full-bodied, with endless progression, making it ideal both with meals and on its own. Sfursat "5 Stelle" is sourced from estate vineyards in the higher elevations of the Inferno, Grumello, and Valgella sub-zones sitting on southeast exposures at elevations over 1200 feet. This means that the grapes are exposed to beautiful sunlight and cooler temperatures than the valleys below, making wines more delicate but still powerful.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NJ, NV, NY, OH,
WINE REGION:
Sfursat di Valtellina
The Sfursat di Valtellina region in central Italy borders Switzerland. It is known for its wine made in Passito style, which means being made from partially dried grapes. Winemakers use Nebbiolo as a base for these wines. After harvest, the best berries are laid out in bunches and remain out to dry for a few months. When berries are finally crushed, their juice becomes more of a syrupy base than liquid, but during fermentation, winemakers thin out the consistency. The result is a rich and full-bodied red wine with intensely concentrated flavors.
WINE REGION
Sfursat di Valtellina
The Sfursat di Valtellina region in central Italy borders Switzerland. It is known for its wine made in Passito style, which means being made from partially dried grapes. Winemakers use Nebbiolo as a base for these wines. After harvest, the best berries are laid out in bunches and remain out to dry for a few months. When berries are finally crushed, their juice becomes more of a syrupy base than liquid, but during fermentation, winemakers thin out the consistency. The result is a rich and full-bodied red wine with intensely concentrated flavors.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Ragu, Charcuterie, Braised Beef
Pairs well with…
Ragu, Charcuterie, Braised Beef
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Ragu, Charcuterie, Braised Beef
Pairs well with…
Ragu, Charcuterie, Braised Beef
TASTING NOTES:
Cloves
Plum
Black Pepper
With a garnet-brick color, the wine shows complex aromas of cloves, cinnamon, and pepper with plum jam, raisins, and tar notes. On the palate, the wine has a dry, warm, full-bodied character, austere from its prominent acidity yet harmonious, with an elegant finish and roasted hazelnut and licorice traces.
TASTING NOTES
Cloves
Plum
Black Pepper
With a garnet-brick color, the wine shows complex aromas of cloves, cinnamon, and pepper with plum jam, raisins, and tar notes. On the palate, the wine has a dry, warm, full-bodied character, austere from its prominent acidity yet harmonious, with an elegant finish and roasted hazelnut and licorice traces.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Nino Negri
Today Nino Negri best represents those Valtellina wineries that merge tradition and technology. If you want great results, you have to work hard and continue investing in the cellars and in the vineyards. There are now 1,500 new French and American oak barrels down in their cellar, completing the replacement of the large old barrels with over a hundred of different sizes. They are driven by the best winemaking practices and emphasize choosing the clones that are just right for the soils.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Nino Negri
Today Nino Negri best represents those Valtellina wineries that merge tradition and technology. If you want great results, you have to work hard and continue investing in the cellars and in the vineyards. There are now 1,500 new French and American oak barrels down in their cellar, completing the replacement of the large old barrels with over a hundred of different sizes. They are driven by the best winemaking practices and emphasize choosing the clones that are just right for the soils.