Valtellina Sfursat Rainoldi 2018

The salient characteristics of this wine derive from the highly individual way in which it is made. It is due to the fact that the grapes are left to wither on frames until December or January with the result that the sugar they contain becomes concentrated and a unique aroma develops. This process is called "Sfursat", which in the local dialect means "strengthened". The wine has a strong ruby red colour and has a rich and spicy bouquet with hints of jam and dried red flowers. It tastes full of personality, rounded, warm and well-balanced. Contains sulphites. Produced by Casa Vinicola Aldo Rainoldi s.r.l. - Via Stelvio, 128 - 23030, Chiuro (SO) - Italy.

The producer

Valtellina is a noble wine-making area with ancient traditions. Traditions that are not ignored by the wine-makers at Rainoldi. Considerable experience and a well-developed knowledge of wine-making techniques allow Rainoldi to fully realise the potential of the Valtellinesi grapes and obtain superior wines with delicate and refined characteristics.

Best with

Excellent with red meat, game and mature cheeses.

How to serve it

It is recommended to open the bottle two or three hours before serving. The wine should be served at 18 - 20 degrees centigrade. The best glasses to use are clear, transparent crystal goblets.

How to keep

This wine can be aged for a very long time, more than twenty years, if it is kept in an ideal environment. The bottles should be laid horizontally in a cool, dark, humid wine-cellar.