COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Nino Negri
REGION
Lombardia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Casa Vitivinicola Nino Negri, established in 1897 in Chiuro, is a premier estate in Lombardy's Valtellina region, renowned for its heroic alpine viticulture. The 'Giùen'—meaning 'young' in the local Valtellinese dialect—is crafted to offer a fresh, immediate, and highly accessible expression of the Nebbiolo grape (locally known as Chiavennasca). Grown on steep, south-facing terraced slopes of the Retic Alps, the vines thrive in sandy loam soils supported by centuries-old dry-stone walls, benefiting from dramatic diurnal temperature shifts that preserve the grape's signature alpine freshness.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Giùen' translates to 'young' in the local Valtellinese dialect, highlighting its fresh and approachable style.
Fact 02
Nino Negri manages steep terraced vineyards framed by 2,500 kilometers of ancient, hand-built dry-stone walls.
Fact 03
Unlike traditional heavy Nebbiolos, this wine uses partial carbonic maceration to deliver soft tannins and immediate drinkability.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Giùen utilizes a unique whole-berry, partial carbonic maceration technique to emphasize fresh fruit and soft tannins. Hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes are destemmed but kept completely intact without crushing. They undergo a natural enzymatic fermentation inside the whole berries under carbon dioxide saturation for approximately one week. Following this, the grapes are gently pressed, and fermentation is completed at low, controlled temperatures in stainless steel. The wine is then aged for six months, split between large traditional oak casks and stainless steel tanks to maintain its vibrant primary fruit character.
