What: Between Nebbiolo and Merlot
Why: For the perfect balance
Perfect with: Game, roast red meats, mature cheeses
What: Between Nebbiolo and Merlot
Why: For the perfect balance
Perfect with: Game, roast red meats, mature cheeses
Italy
Casa vitivinicola Nino Negri. Via Ghibellini 3, 23030 Chiuro - Sondrio - Italy
It is called Quadrio and is a Valtellina DOCG Grumello, proposed by Nino Negri. It is born on the slopes of the Rhaetian Alps, along the right bank of the river Adda, in Valtellina, in Chiuro, province of Sondrio. This wine-growing area is characterised by steep terraces extending between 300 and 550 metres above sea level, with optimal exposures to the south-east, south and south-west. The climate here is particularly favourable for viticulture, thanks to the significant temperature fluctuations between day and night, which allow the grapes to ripen slowly and gradually. Quadrio is the result of the combination of two grape varieties: Nebbiolo, known locally as Chiavennasca, and Merlot. The former represents the austere and structured component of the wine. It is renowned for its ability to produce long-lived, complex wines with robust tannins and high acidity. Merlot, for its part, adds softness and an international touch, with sweet fruity notes and velvety tannins that balance the austerity of the Nebbiolo, creating a harmonious and easy-drinking wine. The grapes are harvested by hand in October, carefully selected to ensure maximum quality. Vinification takes place in red at a controlled temperature, with medium-length macerations that allow optimal extraction of colour and tannins. Frequent pumping over and delestage during fermentation ensure adequate oxygenation of the must. After fermentation, the wine is aged for two years, at least one of which in Slavonian and French oak barrels, acquiring complexity and aromatic depth. Garnet red in colour, enriched by ruby hues, the nose offers a complex and refined bouquet, with fragrances of small fruits, balsamic notes and hints of raspberry jam, rose and violet. In the mouth, it is dry, full and vigorous, with elegant tannin that envelops the palate. The combination of Nebbiolo and Merlot creates a harmonious and well-balanced profile, with a long finish. It goes well with rich, flavoursome dishes. Excellent with game and roast red meats. It also goes well with mature cheeses.
In Valtellina Nino Negri represents one of the most important, and beautiful, oenological realities. The winery was founded at the end of the 19th century but has been part of the prestigious Gruppo Italiano Vini since 1986. Like so many fine Italian companies, Nino Negri's commitment in recent years has been shifting towards environmental sustainability. A total of thirty hectares are under vine, mostly on steep terraces that rise from the valley floor to the steep walls of the Alps framing the Valtellina. Viticulture here is heroic and laborious. Every operation, every treatment must be done by hand, without the help of machinery. But the results often repay such hard work. The wines from Valtellina, of which Nino Negri is one of the most shining representatives, are among the best loved by experts all over the world. From Sforzato to Valtellina Superiore, they are all wines to be tried without neglecting any of them.
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