Sforzato di Valtellina / Sfursat di Valtellina DOCG
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 1968; became a DOCG in 2003
Vineyard Area: 61 ha / 151 acres (2021)
Production: 2,460 hl / 27,400 cases (5-year average)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 90% Nebbiolo (locally Chiavennasca) + OANRG
Significant Production Rules
- After harvest, grapes must be dried to achieve a minimum potential alcohol level of 14% and cannot normally be vinified until December 1
- Minimum alcohol level: 14.0%
- Aging: Minimum 20 months, including 12 months in barrel (ERD = December 1, V+2)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
07/19/2017
