Alpi Retiche Bianco IGT di Nino Negri originates in one of the most evocative and most suitable territories for viticulture in Italy: the slopes of the Alps, in Valtellina. Here steep terraces supported by dry stone walls, from an altitude of 300 to 550 metres above sea level, allow the cultivation of high quality grapes. Nebbiolo, known here as Chiavennasca, normally used to produce structured, long-lived red wines, is vinified in white. An oenological challenge that Nino Negri has masterfully taken up, transforming an iconic grape variety into an unexpected and refined version. The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected to ensure maximum quality. Immediately after harvesting, they undergo a soft pressing, with immediate separation of the skins from the must to prevent colour transfer. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, maintaining freshness and aromatic purity. At the end of fermentation, the wine is racked and kept on the fine lees for a few months. This process increases the aromatic complexity and gives the wine a pleasant juiciness. Ageing takes place exclusively in stainless steel, avoiding contact with oxygen, to preserve the primary aromas and develop delicate tertiary aromas that add depth and refinement. Straw yellow with light golden hues, the nose reveals a delicate, clean-cut bouquet, with fragrances of green apple, lemon, toast, honey and white-fleshed fruit. On the palate it is dry and fresh, with a pleasant mineral and savoury note that enhances drinkability. The aftertaste is long and persistent, with a perfect balance between acidity and structure.