{"product_id":"nino-negri-valtellina-superiore-nebbiolo-mazer-2023","title":"Nino Negri Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo Mazer 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMazèr by Nino Negri is a still red wine that showcases pure \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, locally known as Chiavennasca, within the Valtellina Superiore. In the glass, it displays a \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliant garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e hue with ruby highlights. The bouquet is complex and pronounced, with notes of blackcurrant, rhubarb, tamarind and potpourri, combined with hints of bitter spices, liquorice, blackberry and blueberry. Aged in wood after a gentle drying of the grapes, on the palate it is dry and savoury, with a slender body supported by \u003cstrong\u003evelvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing with a citrusy, deep and balanced aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the Lombardy vineyards of Valtellina Superiore, from historic plots selected in the municipality of Chiuro. The vines take root on \u003cstrong\u003esouth-facing terraces\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterised by sandy-loam soils and situated between four hundred and four hundred and fifty metres above sea level. These conditions favour an authentic expression with an \u003cstrong\u003eAlpine character\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring aromatic freshness and a well-defined structure. The production reflects a deep connection with the local vocation, overseen by Nino Negri to enhance the unique features of the \u003cstrong\u003emountain territory\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest is done by hand at the end of September. A small portion of the bunches rests in a drying room for a \u003cstrong\u003elight withering\u003c\/strong\u003e before fermentation at a controlled temperature. The remaining grapes undergo classic vinification, then make up the \u003cstrong\u003efinal blend\u003c\/strong\u003e that enriches the wine's complexity. Ageing lasts for twenty months, spent equally between second-use French oak barriques and large \u003cstrong\u003ewooden casks\u003c\/strong\u003e. This process gives the wine perfect balance, ideal for accompanying roasted meats, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1897, the \u003cstrong\u003eNino Negri\u003c\/strong\u003e winery celebrates Lombard tradition through wines with a truly Alpine character. The name of this label originates from the dialect term “Mazèr”, meaning “distinguished”, bearing witness to the noble identity of \u003cstrong\u003eValtellina Superiore DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e. The uniqueness of the 2022 vintage lies in a refined production detail: a small portion of Nebbiolo grapes undergoes a \u003cstrong\u003elight drying process\u003c\/strong\u003e before being blended. This technique enriches its bouquet and imparts velvety tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nino Negri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48269011550379,"sku":"62946","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/nino-negri-valtellina-superiore-nebbiolo-mazer-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}