Winery Tenuta ScerscéEssenza Valtellina Superiore
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Essenza Valtellina Superiore of the Winery Tenuta Scerscé is in the top 40 of wines of Valtellina Superiore.
Taste structure of the Essenza Valtellina Superiore from the Winery Tenuta Scerscé
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Essenza Valtellina Superiore of Winery Tenuta Scerscé in the region of Lombardia is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Essenza Valtellina Superiore of Winery Tenuta Scerscé in the region of Lombardia often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Essenza Valtellina Superiore
Pairings that work perfectly with Essenza Valtellina Superiore
Original food and wine pairings with Essenza Valtellina Superiore
The Essenza Valtellina Superiore of Winery Tenuta Scerscé matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bobotie, lamb chops à la champvallon or cassoulet with duck confit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta Scerscé's Essenza Valtellina Superiore.
Discover the grape variety: Nebbiolo
Austere, noble reds, pale in colour and quick to turn garnet, with powerful tannins and high acidity, showing aromas of sour cherry, faded rose, tar, white truffle, leather and balsamic notes with age. Outstanding ageing potential. Absolute star of Piedmont with Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG, also in Roero, Gattinara, Ghemme and Valtellina (Chiavennasca). A late-ripening Italian variety among the world's greatest.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Essenza Valtellina Superiore from Winery Tenuta Scerscé are 2016, 2015, 2014, 0 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Tenuta Scerscé
The Winery Tenuta Scerscé is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Valtellina Superiore to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Valtellina Superiore
Alpine Lombardy DOCG along the Swiss border (Sondrio): signature Nebbiolo red king (≥90%, locally Chiavennasca) — deep ruby robe evolving to garnet with hallmark notes of dried cherry, pencil lead, tar, rose and tobacco, fine tannins and harmonious structure, a precision and alpine mineral profile. Sub-zones Grumello, Inferno, Sassella, Valgella. DOCG, south-facing granitic terraces, 24-month ageing (12 in wood), Riserva 36 months.
The wine region of Lombardia
Three poles. Franciacorta DOCG, Italy's answer to Champagne: elegant brioche traditional-method sparklers (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc), fine bubble and mineral profile. Alpine Valtellina: Nebbiolo (alias Chiavennasca) with fine tannins and red fruits, powerful Sforzato passito. Oltrepò Pavese: fresh Pinot Noir and fruity-sparkling Bonarda.
The word of the wine: Oxidation
Alteration of the wine caused by prolonged contact with oxygen and resulting in a coppery colour with brown reflections and the appearance of typical aromas reminiscent of rancid nuts.
