Winery Nino NegriSassorosso Grumello 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).
Taste structure of the Sassorosso Grumello Valtellina Superiore from the Winery Nino Negri
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sassorosso Grumello Valtellina Superiore of Winery Nino Negri 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 Sassorosso Grumello Valtellina Superiore of Winery Nino Negri in the region of Lombardia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, vanilla or leather.
Food and wine pairings with Sassorosso Grumello Valtellina Superiore
Pairings that work perfectly with Sassorosso Grumello Valtellina Superiore
Original food and wine pairings with Sassorosso Grumello Valtellina Superiore
The Sassorosso Grumello Valtellina Superiore of Winery Nino Negri matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of meat and goat pie, lamb tagine with peppers and artichoke bottoms or rabbit legs with fresh cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Nino Negri's Sassorosso Grumello 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 Sassorosso Grumello Valtellina Superiore from Winery Nino Negri are 2001, 2009, 2016, 2014 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Nino Negri
The Winery Nino Negri is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 44 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: Balance
Harmony of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. The balance is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.
