Sfursat 5 stelle, Nino Negri, Nebbiolo 2020
Sforzato — or Sfursat in the local Lombard dialect — is one of the most iconic and prestigious wines from the Valtellinavalley in northern Lombardy, Italy. Produced exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes (locally known as Chiavennasca), Sfursat is a unique expression of the alpine terroir, crafted using a traditional method that sets it apart from other Italian reds.
What makes Sfursat truly special is its appassimento process — the grapes are dried for several weeks after harvest, concentrating their sugars, flavors, and aromas. This technique, similar to that used in Amarone production, results in a powerful, full-bodied wine that still retains the elegance and finesse characteristic of Nebbiolo.
The wine is typically aged in oak barrels and further refined in the bottle, yielding deep notes of dried fruit, spice, herbs, and mineral undertones — a reflection of Valtellina’s rocky, high-altitude vineyards. It holds DOCG status under the name Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG, signifying the highest quality tier in Italian wine classification.
Sfursat is more than just a wine — it’s a bold statement of tradition, resilience, and the artistry of mountain winemaking.
Sforzato — or Sfursat in the local Lombard dialect — is one of the most iconic and prestigious wines from the Valtellinavalley in northern Lombardy, Italy. Produced exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes (locally known as Chiavennasca), Sfursat is a unique expression of the alpine terroir, crafted using a traditional method that sets it apart from other Italian reds.
What makes Sfursat truly special is its appassimento process — the grapes are dried for several weeks after harvest, concentrating their sugars, flavors, and aromas. This technique, similar to that used in Amarone production, results in a powerful, full-bodied wine that still retains the elegance and finesse characteristic of Nebbiolo.
The wine is typically aged in oak barrels and further refined in the bottle, yielding deep notes of dried fruit, spice, herbs, and mineral undertones — a reflection of Valtellina’s rocky, high-altitude vineyards. It holds DOCG status under the name Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG, signifying the highest quality tier in Italian wine classification.
Sfursat is more than just a wine — it’s a bold statement of tradition, resilience, and the artistry of mountain winemaking.
Sforzato — or Sfursat in the local Lombard dialect — is one of the most iconic and prestigious wines from the Valtellinavalley in northern Lombardy, Italy. Produced exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes (locally known as Chiavennasca), Sfursat is a unique expression of the alpine terroir, crafted using a traditional method that sets it apart from other Italian reds.
What makes Sfursat truly special is its appassimento process — the grapes are dried for several weeks after harvest, concentrating their sugars, flavors, and aromas. This technique, similar to that used in Amarone production, results in a powerful, full-bodied wine that still retains the elegance and finesse characteristic of Nebbiolo.
The wine is typically aged in oak barrels and further refined in the bottle, yielding deep notes of dried fruit, spice, herbs, and mineral undertones — a reflection of Valtellina’s rocky, high-altitude vineyards. It holds DOCG status under the name Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG, signifying the highest quality tier in Italian wine classification.
Sfursat is more than just a wine — it’s a bold statement of tradition, resilience, and the artistry of mountain winemaking.