COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Nino Negri
REGION
Lombardia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vigna Ca' Guicciardi Inferno Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2019 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from Nino Negri, a historic winery established in 1897. It originates from the 'Inferno' cru, a particularly challenging and sun-exposed sub-region in Valtellina, Lombardy. This area is characterized by extreme slopes and unique quartz-rich soil, necessitating 'Viticultura Eroica' (extreme viticulture) and hand-harvesting. The vineyard's location at 400-500 meters altitude, coupled with its shallow, low-fertility soil, contributes to the wine's distinctive profile. The wine's name honors the Guicciardi family, early proponents of viticulture in the Alps. Nino Negri is a leading estate in Valtellina, committed to producing Nebbiolo from these demanding terraced vineyards, with winemaker Danilo Drocco focusing on showcasing the region's potential.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€47
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are on slopes up to 50% gradient.
Fact 02
Named after the noble Guicciardi family, pioneers of alpine viticulture.
Fact 03
Inferno cru means 'hell' in Italian, referring to its intense heat and steepness.
Fact 04
Nino Negri is housed in a 15th-century castle.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Vigna Ca' Guicciardi begins with hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes from the steep terraces of the Inferno cru. The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed before undergoing fermentation at controlled temperatures of 25-28°C. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for a minimum of 12 months in medium-sized oak barrels, with some aging extended to 18 months. A subsequent period of bottle aging further develops the wine's character. This meticulous approach aims to capture the essence of the Valtellina terroir.
