COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Sandro Fay
REGION
Valtellina
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Costa Bassa Valtellina Superiore 2020 is a red wine from Sandro Fay, produced in the Valtellina region of Lombardy, Italy. It is primarily made from Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) grapes, adhering to the Valtellina Superiore DOCG regulations. The wine originates from the Valgella sub-region, with 'Costa Bassa' indicating vineyards situated up to 450 meters above sea level. The Sandro Fay winery, founded in 1973 and now managed by the second generation, focuses on expressing the distinct terroir of each vineyard. The challenging, terraced nature of Valtellina's vineyards necessitates manual farming, highlighting the region's 'heroic viticulture'.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Valtellina's vineyards are built on ancient granitic soil.
Fact 02
The name 'Costa Bassa' means 'low valley', referring to vineyards up to 450 meters.
Fact 03
This wine is sometimes called the 'Pinot Noir of Italy' for its finesse.
Fact 04
Farming here is manual, a practice known as 'heroic viticulture'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Costa Bassa Valtellina Superiore 2020 is produced using traditional winemaking methods. Grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. It is then aged for 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks, a practice common in Nebbiolo-based wines. The challenging nature of the Valtellina vineyards necessitates manual harvesting, reflecting the region's commitment to 'heroic viticulture'.
