Sforzato Di Valtellina DOCG San Domenico

"Sublime wine": this great Valtellina specialty is the ultimate expression of the typical flavors of Valtellina. Carefully selected grapes are harvested in crates and stowed to dry in fruit lofts throughout the
the autumn period. Only in mid-December, after approx. two months, are they pressed. During this period a noticeable concentration of sugars and aromas takes place. Fermentation takes place very slowly, both because of the low cellar temperatures and the high sugar concentration.
The resulting wine is very full-bodied, very rich in extracts and anthocyanins, with abundant
of soft, round tannins. The bouquet has notes of toasted almonds while the palate has the pleasant aroma of raisins. Sforzato is a product of particular importance to the Valtellina wine economy.

BRAND: La Gatta

TYPE: Red wine

AREA OF PRODUCTION: Region: Lombardy Province: Sondrio Municipalities: Tirano and Bianzone

GRAPE VARIETY: Nebbiolo

DENOMINATION: Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

SOIL COMPOSITION: Sandy clay, little humus and very permeable. 

YIELD: 500g/m2

GROWTH SYSTEM: Archetto valtellinese 

VINIFICATION: Drying of the grapes in fruit lofts for 60-70 days. Maceration on the skins for 15-17 days in 130 hl stainless steel fermenters with automatic plungers. "Three rack and return" at a controlled temperature of 29°C.

AGING: Obtained in large and small oak barrels for 18 months.

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 15.5% vol.

TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.1g/l

RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.3g/l

LONGEVITY: 12/15 years

TASTING NOTES: Intense ruby red, tending to garnet; broad, varied bouquet, endowed with fruity and floral hints, but also notes of leather and tobacco, enveloping and deep; full-bodied, dry, austere. Wine of strong character and great structure

COLOR: Intense ruby red with garnet leanings

PAIRINGS: Ideal companion to red meats, game and great aged cheeses

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 17-18°C

AWARDS

CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL DE LYON: Gold Medal

WINE SPECTATOR: 92 points

BIBENDA: Five clusters

LA SÉLECTION: Gold Medal

MUNDUS VINI: Gold Medal

VERONELLI: Three Gold Stars

DECANTER: Gold Medal

Packaging: Cardboard box - 3 bottles