The wine region of Sforzato della Valtellina is located in the region of Valtellina of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Dirupi or the Domaine Mamete Prevostini produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sforzato della Valtellina are Nebbiolo, Sangiovese and Solaris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sforzato della Valtellina often reveals types of flavors of oaky, plum or raisin and sometimes also flavors of cheese, microbio or citrus fruit.
In the mouth of Sforzato della Valtellina is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 34 estates and châteaux in the of Sforzato della Valtellina, producing 49 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Sforzato della Valtellina go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
