The Winery Società Agricola Fay of Valtellina Superiore of Lombardia

Winery Società Agricola Fay
The winery offers 27 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 61 of the estates of Lombardia.
It is located in Valtellina Superiore in the region of Lombardia

The Winery Società Agricola Fay is one of the world's great estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in of Valtellina Superiore to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the picturesque wine region of Valtellina Superiore in Italy, the Società Agricola Fay Estate is a true gem for wine lovers. This winery is recognized for its ability to combine traditional heritage with modern technical innovation, thus producing a selection of wines that are a delight for the senses. Established over half a century ago in 1973, by Sandro Fay, the agricultural company started with only 3 hectares of vineyards. Over the years, the family estate has developed and now boasts about 14 hectares of vineyards, all located in the prestigious Valtellina Superiore wine district. The spectacular landscape of the Fay vineyard is a sight to behold. Nestled on a mountainside, the estate offers visitors amazing panoramic views of rows of carefully maintained vines which gently descend towards the green valley below. These vineyards are positioned at altitudes ranging from 350 to 900 meters, providing to the vines a unique terroir that is reflected in the character of each produced wine. This prestigious estate is recognized for its production of superior quality wines, focusing mainly on the native variety Nebbiolo, locally known as Chiavennasca. The Società Agricola Fay Estate produces a diverse range of wines, from the elegant and fruity Sandro Fay to more robust and full-bodied wines like the Ronco del Picchio and the Valgella. The estate's approach to sustainable viticulture is also noteworthy. Respect for the environment is a priority. Fay uses eco-responsible methods to cultivate its vines, thus contributing to the preservation of the ecosystem surrounding the estate.

Top Winery Società Agricola Fay wines

Looking for the best Winery Società Agricola Fay wines in Valtellina Superiore among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Società Agricola Fay wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Società Agricola Fay wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Società Agricola Fay

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Società Agricola Fay

How Winery Società Agricola Fay wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, caramelized lamb mice or chicken waterzooi à la gantoise.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Società Agricola Fay

On the nose the red wine of Winery Società Agricola Fay. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, raspberry or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of microbio, floral or dried fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Società Agricola Fay. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Società Agricola Fay

  • 2004With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.08/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Società Agricola Fay.

  • Nebbiolo
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discovering the wine region of Valtellina Superiore

The wine region of Valtellina Superiore is located in the region of Valtellina of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine ARPEPE or the Domaine ARPEPE produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valtellina Superiore are Nebbiolo, Sangiovese and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valtellina Superiore often reveals types of flavors of cherry, sour cherry or fennel and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, tree fruit or citrus fruit.

In the mouth of Valtellina Superiore is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 57 estates and châteaux in the of Valtellina Superiore, producing 221 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Valtellina Superiore go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top sparkling wines of Winery Società Agricola Fay

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Società Agricola Fay

How Winery Società Agricola Fay wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef colombo bourguignon style, oriental lamb skewers or veal paupiettes with onions and tomatoes.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Società Agricola Fay

  • 2019With an average score of 3.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Società Agricola Fay.

  • Nebbiolo

Discover the grape variety: Nebbiolo

A very old grape variety grown in the Italian Piedmont. It has a great resemblance with the Freisa, which also comes from the same Italian region. Among the various massal selections made in Italy, we find lampia, michet and rosé. It can be found in Italy, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Mexico, the United States (California), Australia, etc. In France, it is practically unknown, perhaps because it is a delicate and demanding grape variety with, among other things, a fairly long phenological cycle.

The top white wines of Winery Società Agricola Fay

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Società Agricola Fay

How Winery Società Agricola Fay wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of tagliatelle with spinach cream, baeckeoffe with fish or savoury endive puff pastry.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Società Agricola Fay

On the nose the white wine of Winery Società Agricola Fay. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Società Agricola Fay. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Società Agricola Fay

  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.67/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Società Agricola Fay.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay

The word of the wine: Apogee

This period varies greatly depending on the type of wine and the vintage, and corresponds to the optimum quality of a wine. After the peak comes the decline.

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Planning a wine route in the of Valtellina Superiore? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Società Agricola Fay.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

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The word of the wine: Apogee

This period varies greatly depending on the type of wine and the vintage, and corresponds to the optimum quality of a wine. After the peak comes the decline.

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