Nino Negri Valtellina Sfursat Cinquestelle 2015

Nino Negri Valtellina Sfursat Cinquestelle 2015

Nino Negri, 0,75 l - 16.00%
100% Nebbiolo

HK$ 690.00
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Lombardy - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Nino Negri Valtellina Sfursat Cinquestelle 2015
Nino Negri's very famous flagship wine is made from a selection of the best grapes and only in the best years. 100% Nebbiolo grapes, picked by hand in the most acclaimed parcels of Valtellina Superiore, after natural drying for 3 months, are vinified by the red wine method, with a long maceration.

Colour

Intense red garnet.

Bouquet

Refreshing nose with balsamic notes of mint and eucalyptus intermingled with hints of crusty bread, liquorice root, sun-dried hay, cocoa powder, black pepper, prunes and dried figs.

Flavour

The richly extracted, vigorous palate exhibits vanilla aromas and pleasantly satisfying forward tannins.

Pairing

Good with red meats, game, strong cheeses.

Meat
Game
Cheese

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Features

Name Nino Negri Valtellina Sfursat Cinquestelle 2015
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Sforzato di Valtellina
Year 2015
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 16.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
History Negri was the first Valtellina wine house, in 1956, to produce Sfursat with a natural drying of the grapes. 5 Stelle is its most prestigious Sfursat.
Origin Sub-zones of Inferno and Grumello and of France, well exposed south-facing terraces at 400-450 metres altitude.
Soil composition Loose soil of sand and silt.
Cultivation system Archetto variation of the Guyot system.
No. plants per hectare 3500
Yield per hectare 70 quintals/hectare
Harvest Between September and October.
Fermentation period 12 days.
Vinification The wine, after a stay of 20 days in stainless steel.
Ageing Aged in French barriques of Alliers and Nevers where it remained for 16 months. After blending, there follows a rest in bottle for 3 months before it is put on the market in December.
Total acidity 6.70 gr/L
pH 3.60
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Good with red meats, game, strong cheeses.

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Vintage

Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2015
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2015
James Suckling
92/100 
2015
Wine Spectator
94/100 
2015
xtraWine
95/100 
2015
Vinous
94/100 
2018
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2018
Vinous
95/100 
2017
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2017
Robert Parker
94/100 
2016
Vinous
90/100 
2016
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2016
Decanter
90/100 
2013
Vinous
92/100 
2013
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2013
Decanter
91/100 
2009
Robert Parker
94/100 
2007
Robert Parker
92/100 
2006
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