THE WINE

The Sfursat 5 stelle (5 stars) of the Nono Negri winery is, as the company itself defines it, a mountain wine born with the wind; this is  because during the drying period the winds of the Alps of Valtellina allow the Nebbiolo grapes to develop  the most unique aromas and flavors in the world.

Sfursat is the fabulous product that comes from the natural drying of the grapes, which is why it is called “Forzato”. The resulting wine is particularly robust and alcoholic. and it is produced only in favorable years in limited quantities.

THE WINEMAKING

The harvest is strictly manual and started at the end of September, the harvested grapes are placed in boxes of 4.5 kg of maximum weight where they remain to dry naturally until losing 30% of their weight. In the first half of December, the grapes are wine made at a controlled temperature of about 25-26 degrees. The wine then ages for about 2 years; one year in wood and the other in the bottle.

THE TASTING

Medium intensity ruby ​​red. The aromas are Intense with hints of violet that alternate well with notes of ripe red fruit to close with light scents of sweet spices. Fresh on the palate, the Sfursat 5 stelle is a full-bodied and rich wine with a very persistent finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Perfect with red meat, game and aged cheeses.

THE AWARDS

– 5 grapes by the Bibenda guide
– 3 bottles by the Espresso guide
– 4 vines (wine of excellent stylistic and organoleptic profile) by the Italian Sommelier Association
– 3 glasses by the Gambero Rosso guide
– 97/100: Doctor Wine 
– 3 Stelle: Veronelli