Winery Pietro NeraValgella 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 Valgella Valtellina Superiore from the Winery Pietro Nera
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Valgella Valtellina Superiore of Winery Pietro Nera in the region of Lombardia is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Valgella Valtellina Superiore
Pairings that work perfectly with Valgella Valtellina Superiore
Original food and wine pairings with Valgella Valtellina Superiore
The Valgella Valtellina Superiore of Winery Pietro Nera matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with dark beer, pan-fried lamb heart or casserons in the country style.
Details and technical informations about Winery Pietro Nera's Valgella 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 Valgella Valtellina Superiore from Winery Pietro Nera are 2010, 2008, 2012, 2009 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Pietro Nera
The Winery Pietro Nera is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 24 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: Rosé de saignée
A method of making rosé wine that consists of partially draining a vat of red wine after a few hours of maceration. The longer the maceration, the stronger the colour. This practice gives rich and expressive rosés.
