It is called Sotamà and is an IGT Terrazze Retiche from Sondrio. It is offered by Rivetti & Lauro, a fine Valtellina winery that has in its DNA the pleasure of experimentation. This red is no exception, which to a strongly territorial base represented by a mountain Nebbiolo, the so-called Chiavennasca variety, combines a great international of French origin, Shiraz (or Syrah). Soils composed of sand and clay and the cool but sunny climate of the area between Sondrio and Teglio create an ideal habitat for the growth of this variety, which is harvested and selected by hand after reaching perfect ripeness. Conferred at the winery, the grapes are immediately subjected to crushing and destemming followed by fermentation in small stainless steel tanks. At the end of processing, the wine is passed into 30-hectoliter barrels, tonneaux and second-passage French oak barriques for the necessary period of maturation. Twelve months at least during which the two varieties have a chance to integrate perfectly and smooth out the sharp edges typical of young wines. Deep ruby red, this Sotamà reveals itself to be a wine characterized by a persuasive bouquet of vanilla and red fruits. In the mouth, however, it turns out to be a beautiful full-bodied and fresh red, with an immediate and easy drinkability. Excellent with dishes of the typical cuisine of the valley, this red accompanies with simplicity and pleasantness main courses of red meat or polenta with gravies.