Nino Negri

Sfursat Di Valtellina DOCG 5 Stelle 2022 - Nino Negri

Name: Sfursat Di Valtellina DOCG 5 Stelle 2022 - Nino Negri
Brand: Nino Negri
SKU: dgt23330
Price: 81.00 EUR
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Red Lombardia Vintage 2022 Size 0,75 lt Alcohol 15.5%

Award-winning Wood-aged spicy aroma full body

€81.00

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The wine

Description and technical sheet

Nino Negri's 5 Stelle Sfursat di Valtellina DOCG 2022 expresses one of Alpine winemaking's most distinctive traditions: drying Nebbiolo grapes before fermentation. The result is a powerful yet dry red wine, rich in flavour while retaining a striking sense of freshness. The 5 Stelle is the estate's flagship selection and a particularly compelling introduction to the depth and character of Sforzato di Valtellina.

Nebbiolo on the terraces of the Rhaetian Alps

The grapes are Nebbiolo, known locally as Chiavennasca, grown in vineyards within the Rosso di Valtellina DOC and Valtellina Superiore DOCG areas. They lie on south-facing slopes above the Adda valley at an altitude of 300–550 metres. The soils are relatively shallow, loose and sandy-silty; Guyot and the traditional Valtellina archetto training systems are used on these demanding mountain sites.

The warm 2022 vintage and natural grape drying

The 2022 growing season saw an exceptionally hot, dry summer, followed by more favourable September temperatures. Ripening was earlier than the historical average, and harvesting began in mid-September. Selected bunches were laid in shallow crates in a single layer and left to dry naturally in a dedicated drying room, losing approximately 30% of their weight. Crushing began towards the end of November, followed by fermentation at 25–26°C.

French oak ageing and a layered palate

The wine undergoes two years of ageing, including at least one year in French oak barriques. It shows a deep garnet colour with ruby highlights. Aromas of mint and balsamic spices unfold alongside woodland notes, liquorice and ripe black plum. The palate is concentrated and structured, with firm, closely woven tannins and a savoury quality that lifts the fruit. Alcohol is 15.5% ABV.

Food pairing and cellaring

Pair with red meats, game and mature cheeses, which can stand up to the wine's intensity and persistence. A serving temperature of around 18–20°C is suitable. The producer's vintage technical sheet indicates an optimal cellaring potential of 25 years under proper storage conditions, highlighting the wine's capacity for development.

The 2022 5 Stelle received 93 points from Falstaff in a 2026 tasting. This 750 ml bottle brings together Alpine Nebbiolo, traditional grape drying and carefully managed oak ageing in a wine for memorable meals and the cellar.