Sfursat di Valtellina Fruttaio Ca Rizzieri DOCG - Rainoldi Winery

 The bunches of Rainoldi's Sforzato della Valtellina "Fruttaio" are left to dry on racks at "Cà Rizzieri," Rainoldi's highest drying room, located 500 meters above sea level. Here, the grapes benefit from a dry, breezy climate, ideal for the grapes' natural drying process. Fermentation and maturation take place in new French "Allier" oak barriques for 15 months, followed by bottle aging for over 12 months.

 Type: Red Wine
 Denomination: Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
 Origin: Lombardy - Italy
 Grape varieties: Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)
 Alcohol Content: 16%
 Format: 75cl
 Allergens: Sulphites
 Chalice: Grand Ballon
 Serving temperature: 16 - 18°C

 Tasting Notes: Intense ruby red color. Complex and rich aromas ranging from aromatic herbs to black cherry in alcohol with notes of quinine and tobacco. On the palate it is full-bodied and enveloping, with powerful tannins that are well-balanced by the drying process. A long finish.

 Pairings: It pairs beautifully with red meat or game dishes; excellent with mature, intense cheeses.

 The Winery: Founded in 1925 by the current owner's grandfather, the "Aldo Rainoldi" winery produces grapes from its own vineyards, as well as from a dense network of small-scale winemakers, constantly monitored by trusted technicians—an essential prerequisite for offering a range that encompasses all the nuances of Valtellina. Starting with exceptional raw materials, the winery produces wines of the highest quality from spectacular locations, characterized by typical terraced vineyards that force man to engage with nature and, at the same time, repay all his hard work with unique wines.