Nino Negri : 5 Stelle Sfursat 2022

Tasting characteristics and advice for Nino Negri’s 5 Stelle Sfursat 2022

Tasting

Color

The wine displays a medium-intensity garnet hue.

Nose

The nose reveals distinctive aromas of ripe fruit, accompanied by notes of sweet spices.

Palate

On the palate, this wine charms with its remarkable balance, richness and full-bodied character. The tasting reveals an intense, vigorous concentration, carried by an aristocratic core of very ripe blackberry and spices. The finish stands out for its length and persistence.

Food and wine pairings

This characterful wine is a perfect match for braised red meats, game in sauce, or aged hard cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

The 5 Stelle Sfursat 2022 is best served at a temperature between 16 and 18°C.

An outstanding Sforzato di Valtellina crafted by the Nino Negri winery

The estate

Founded in 1897 by Nino Negri in Chiuro, in Valtellina, this Lombard winery is now the region’s largest cellar. Owned by Gruppo Italiano Vini since 1986, it farms 38 hectares of terraced vineyards on alpine slopes with granite and limestone soils. Under the guidance of oenologist Danilo Drocco, Nino Negri continues to uphold the excellence of Valtellina Nebbiolo, notably through its iconic Sforzato made using the traditional appassimento method.

The vineyard

The 5 Stelle Sfursat comes from the Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG appellation, an exceptional area where Nebbiolo thrives on steep alpine terraces. The grapes come from vineyards planted on granite and limestone slopes, benefiting from optimal exposure that allows Nebbiolo to ripen ideally.

Winemaking and aging

The 5 Stelle Sfursat 2022 is produced only in the most favorable years. The grapes are hand-harvested and laid in a single layer in 4 kg crates. They then undergo natural drying in a loft for around three months before winemaking, following the traditional appassimento method. This process allows the berries to lose nearly 30% of their weight, thereby concentrating aromas and natural sugars.

Grape variety

This Lombardy wine is 100% Nebbiolo