Grappa di vinaccia Sforzato
Special features: it is obtained after a careful selection of pomace from the vinification of Nebbiolo "Chiavennasca" grapes destined for the production of "Sforzato di Valtellina Docg". It therefore takes its name from the homonymous "method" (the "forcing" in the drying of the grapes) used to produce the finest wine in our area.
History: Sforzato marc grappa is historically produced by Cantina Nera, to respect the tradition that sees Valtellina as a territory where this product has a certain importance and ancient "roots".
Special features: it is obtained after a careful selection of pomace from the vinification of Nebbiolo "Chiavennasca" grapes destined for the production of "Sforzato di Valtellina Docg". It therefore takes its name from the homonymous "method" (the "forcing" in the drying of the grapes) used to produce the finest wine in our area.
Why buy it: because it is ideal as a digestive, but coming from Nebbiolo grapes it also has great versatility, as it can be combined with dark chocolate as well as particularly aromatic and spicy desserts . Grappa with a strong personality, frank, soft and aromatic on the palate.
Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) cultivated with modified Valtellina arch | |
Vineyards cultivated in the production areas of Valtellina Superiore Inferno DOCG: Montagna, Poggiridenti and Tresivio in predominantly sandy, permeable and basically acidic soils | |
300-450 m a.s.l | |
Obtained from the scrupulous selection of pomace from the vinification of the grapes destined to become “Valtellina Superiore Inferno DOCG”. Subsequently, the fresh pomace is distilled within 24 hours: an indispensable condition for obtaining a perfect product. Product obtained from discontinuous distillation in steam stills | |
Colourless, clear and crystalline. Intense and persistent on the nose. Pleasantly soft and with strong and fragrant tastes. | |
Ideal as a digestive. It is also excellent in pairing with dark chocolate, aromatic and spicy sweets | |
10-12 °C in a tulip glass | |
0,5 L |