The wine region of Valtellina is located in the region of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Nino Negri or the Domaine Nino Negri produce mainly wines red, sparkling and unknow. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valtellina are Nebbiolo, Merlot and Marzemino, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valtellina often reveals types of flavors of cherry, baking spice or iron and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, dried fruit or floral.
In the mouth of Valtellina is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 62 estates and châteaux in the of Valtellina, producing 109 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Valtellina go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
A very old variety grown in northern Italy and recently in Sardinia. It can also be found in Greece, New Zealand, etc. In France it is practically unknown. It is most certainly related to Teroldego and Refosco dal Pedunculo Rosso and is said to be the brother of Lagrein, all three Italian varieties. It is also related to completer.
red wines from the region of Valtellina go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fresh sausage, express couscous in a pressure cooker or whole duck casserole with white wine.
On the nose in the region of Valtellina often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oak or cedar and sometimes also flavors of pomegranate, non oak or earth. In the mouth in the region of Valtellina is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
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