Valtellina Superiore Grumello 2019

Grumello is a sub-area of the DOCG Valtellina Superiore, whose vineyards are located behind the city of Sondrio. Nino Negri’s Grumello wine comes from grapes harvested between 400 and 450 meters in different terraced vineyards and has a round and balanced character; it has the elegant aromaticity of Nebbiolo without having astringent tannins. This is why it can be suitable for everyone or for those approaching this grape variety and the fascinating Valtellina area for the first time. That of Valtellina is a mountain viticulture, as the vineyards are cultivated on terraces literally torn from the rocky mountain. The southern exposure of the vineyards favors sun exposure, however in the evening cool air descends from the mountains and the temperature range that occurs between night and day helps to develop aromatic substances in the grapes.

After the harvest, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. After racking, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and subsequently ages in barrels of various sizes for at least one year.