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Valtellina Superiore DOCG “ER64”

Red wine from Lombardy

Alcohol: 13,00%
Grape: Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Production: 2,000 bottles

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Valtellina Superiore DOCG from Inferno sub zone. Well drained, shallow sandy and silty soils with subacid pH. The vineyard is located on steep terraces, between 350 and 500 metres above sea level facing South.

The vines, more than 50 years old, are perfectlly well-balanced (reduced yield/crop, increased grape quality) with a planting density of 3500/4000 vines per hectare. The yield is limited to 65 quintals per hectare.

During September and October, high temperatures encouraged the ripening process and grapes have been harvested with a very high alcoholic content. As a result all parameters allow us to indicate 2006 as a very good vintage.

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Valtellina Superiore DOCG from Inferno sub zone. Well drained, shallow sandy and silty soils with subacid pH. The vineyard is located on steep terraces, between 350 and 500 metres above sea level facing South. The vines, more than 50 years old, are perfectly well-balanced (reduced yield/crop, increased grape quality) with a planting density of 3500/4000 vines per hectare. The yield is limited to 65 quintals per hectare.

Grapes were harvested manually in the first part of October. They were vinified traditionally in fermentation vats at a controlled temperature (24-28°C) for eight days. The new wine was placed in French oak barrels for 48 months and subsequently in stainless steel vats for 36 months. Then the wine aged in bottle for further 24 months.

This wine is garnet red colour, proudly rich aroma, delicately spicy and complex bouquet. A dry, warm and full-flavoured palate. It has great ageing potential and reflects the close-knit relationship between rock and man.

Tasting note

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Alcohol

Aging Potential: '+5 years

Aging: French oak barrels for 48 months and subsequently in stainless steel vats for 36 months. Then the wine aged in bottle for further 24 months.

Alcohol: 13,00%

Appellation: Valtellina Superiore DOCG - Riserva

Bottle size: 0.75

Grape: Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)

Harvest: 2006

Pairing: Roasted red meat, mature cheeses.

Production: 2,000 bottles

Region: Lombardy

Serve: 18°C

Type of wine: Red

La Spia

Among the vineyards of Valtellina was born La Spia, whose name is linked to the eponymous rocky rib located in the sub-area Sassella, a spotting and control post since the time of domination of Graubünden.

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ABOUT THE WINERY

Rigamonti family

In 1962 the family Rigamonti bought the property on the hill focusing on the production of Chiavennasca grape (Nebbiolo). In the last years the production grown from 5,000 to 15,000 bottles per year, always thinking about delivering a really high quality wine.

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